Graphic Cards AMD Catalyst & nVidia Forceware driver updates
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Re: Recently released ATi Catalyst & nVidia Forceware drivers
I did some fiddling in CCC (11.4), now gta4, bfbc2 (@1024x800) runs in "fit to screen size" in my 1980x1080 screen.
I mean, previously it used show black bars around the monitor, gfx looked sharp, but now that 1024x800 resolution gets zoomed in to 1920x1080.
i used the "reset" button, factory default several times but to no avail.
now, i have enabled "GPU scaling" under My Digitals flat panels.
btw, my DELL st2210 has maximum refresh rate of 60Hz, but CCC shows max@ 75Hz
Also, ccc doesnt show the dell as monitor, but as HDTV
I did some fiddling in CCC (11.4), now gta4, bfbc2 (@1024x800) runs in "fit to screen size" in my 1980x1080 screen.
I mean, previously it used show black bars around the monitor, gfx looked sharp, but now that 1024x800 resolution gets zoomed in to 1920x1080.
i used the "reset" button, factory default several times but to no avail.
now, i have enabled "GPU scaling" under My Digitals flat panels.
btw, my DELL st2210 has maximum refresh rate of 60Hz, but CCC shows max@ 75Hz
Also, ccc doesnt show the dell as monitor, but as HDTV
comp@ddict
Skilled
Re: Recently released ATi Catalyst & nVidia Forceware drivers
^^ I dont understand. You are running the game at 1024x800? and THen zooming it in the 1920x1080 monitor resolution? is that what you're doing?
^^ I dont understand. You are running the game at 1024x800? and THen zooming it in the 1920x1080 monitor resolution? is that what you're doing?
Re: Recently released ATi Catalyst & nVidia Forceware drivers
no, i meant the 1024x800 resolution gets filled in whole screen.
when i was gaming few weeks ago, that resolution will stay in centre of the screen, with black bars all around.
but now, that small resolution gets filled in whole screen.
thats why the gfx looks very bad.
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no, i meant the 1024x800 resolution gets filled in whole screen.
when i was gaming few weeks ago, that resolution will stay in centre of the screen, with black bars all around.
but now, that small resolution gets filled in whole screen.
thats why the gfx looks very bad.
greyed out options
Re: Recently released ATi Catalyst & nVidia Forceware drivers
^because the gfx becomes very pixelated, ugly
try to use a 1024x800 resolution photo as wallpaper in a full hd monitor
I dont know what the hell i did which made the gfx go full screen, but now i'm thinking of re-installing windows (more than 8months old install) :-|
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sorry if i was not clear, see these pics, it'll make everything clear
see the zig zag lines of bridge.
these things were very sharp when running at actual scale of 1024x800,
but now it gets scaled up to 1080p resl. making everything look like that.
^because the gfx becomes very pixelated, ugly
try to use a 1024x800 resolution photo as wallpaper in a full hd monitor
I dont know what the hell i did which made the gfx go full screen, but now i'm thinking of re-installing windows (more than 8months old install)
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sorry if i was not clear, see these pics, it'll make everything clear
see the zig zag lines of bridge.
these things were very sharp when running at actual scale of 1024x800,
but now it gets scaled up to 1080p resl. making everything look like that.
Re: Recently released ATi Catalyst & nVidia Forceware drivers
after lot of googling, got to this KB
whats the use of scaling when we cant use it in Native resnl. :-/
regarding DVI, is there any performane hit if a DVI-to- VGA converter is used?
& how much will a 1.5m DVI cable cost?
after lot of googling, got to this KB
GPU-68: Unable to set GPU Scaling option in ATI Catalyst
whats the use of scaling when we cant use it in Native resnl. :-/
regarding DVI, is there any performane hit if a DVI-to- VGA converter is used?
& how much will a 1.5m DVI cable cost?
AMD Catalyst 11.6 Released
Latest Catalyst Drivers 11.6 can be downloaded here
AMD Catalyst 11.6 available at eTeknix - eTeknix.com
Latest Catalyst Drivers 11.6 can be downloaded here
AMD Catalyst 11.6 available at eTeknix - eTeknix.com
Re: AMD Catalyst 11.6 Released
How do you guys update the driver , many sites recommend always using driver sweeper after removing the old driver but in win7 you also have to first disable the driver from automatically reinstalling through gpedit.msc , should i always use driver sweeper or only when there is any problem.
How do you guys update the driver , many sites recommend always using driver sweeper after removing the old driver but in win7 you also have to first disable the driver from automatically reinstalling through gpedit.msc , should i always use driver sweeper or only when there is any problem.
Re: AMD Catalyst 11.6 Released
I uninstall it from the Control Panel's 'Programs and Features' option and install the newer version. Some recommend using driver sweeper whereas some others prefer going into safe mode and removing them. Another simpler option is from the installation of the newer driver itself wherein there's an option to uninstall the older version.
I found no harm in doing it the simpler way. Things have worked quite well by far.
I uninstall it from the Control Panel's 'Programs and Features' option and install the newer version. Some recommend using driver sweeper whereas some others prefer going into safe mode and removing them. Another simpler option is from the installation of the newer driver itself wherein there's an option to uninstall the older version.
I found no harm in doing it the simpler way. Things have worked quite well by far.
comp@ddict
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Re: AMD Catalyst 11.6 Released
LoL, you don't know then?
Catalyst has inbuilt this feature, you can install a newer version, no need to remove previous version, CCC install handles it all.
And don't tell me it will cause problems, I've been doing this since 1.5 years. Only one time I used Driver Sweeper, and it was an EPIC disaster.
No ReleaseNotes, I feel this one's for Llano.
Gannu said:
LoL, you don't know then?
Catalyst has inbuilt this feature, you can install a newer version, no need to remove previous version, CCC install handles it all.
And don't tell me it will cause problems, I've been doing this since 1.5 years. Only one time I used Driver Sweeper, and it was an EPIC disaster.
No ReleaseNotes, I feel this one's for Llano.
Re: AMD Catalyst 11.6 Released
It is the proper load for all variants. Courtesy guru3d.com. Here is the link to all the versions. Release notes have been pulled off, for some reason.
Regarding installation options, this topic has been beaten to death on most forums. From what I glean and summarize:
1. Moving from nvidia to ATI : Preferably do a a clean OS install, and mount the drivers of your choice [YC].
2. Updating drivers : Uninstall the current driver, restart and make sure Windows recognizing the adapter as a generic PnP device. Not ATI. And then install drivers of YC.
3. Problems with drivers : Use the Driver Sweeper method. Create an RP before doing so.
Post installation one should always pull up the CCC interface so see the driver versions being reported and compare them to various sites which specialize in driver updates. Guru3d, Rage3D types. Do not cross reference using DxDiag (non WHQL issue) or GPU-Z (not updated to realize the latest builds).
Reasons why I do not overlay:
1. ATI creates the dump extract which just sits on your C: drive. This should be manually deleted while uninstalling (it does not auto do it) -- one should on their own.
2. I personally have faced a lot of problems of prior remnants (DLLs) being left behind (can verify checking file sizes) and drivers not responding.
3. Occasional BSOD after over lay methods.
It boils down to, what someone feels is a sure shot way to get the latest installed driver to kick in -- to the most optimized manner. Guess I am more finicky since I run XfireX. Also CAPs need to be updated frequently.
This new driver is good for Witcher 2.
It is the proper load for all variants. Courtesy guru3d.com. Here is the link to all the versions. Release notes have been pulled off, for some reason.
Regarding installation options, this topic has been beaten to death on most forums. From what I glean and summarize:
1. Moving from nvidia to ATI : Preferably do a a clean OS install, and mount the drivers of your choice [YC].
2. Updating drivers : Uninstall the current driver, restart and make sure Windows recognizing the adapter as a generic PnP device. Not ATI. And then install drivers of YC.
3. Problems with drivers : Use the Driver Sweeper method. Create an RP before doing so.
Post installation one should always pull up the CCC interface so see the driver versions being reported and compare them to various sites which specialize in driver updates. Guru3d, Rage3D types. Do not cross reference using DxDiag (non WHQL issue) or GPU-Z (not updated to realize the latest builds).
Reasons why I do not overlay:
1. ATI creates the dump extract which just sits on your C: drive. This should be manually deleted while uninstalling (it does not auto do it) -- one should on their own.
2. I personally have faced a lot of problems of prior remnants (DLLs) being left behind (can verify checking file sizes) and drivers not responding.
3. Occasional BSOD after over lay methods.
It boils down to, what someone feels is a sure shot way to get the latest installed driver to kick in -- to the most optimized manner. Guess I am more finicky since I run XfireX. Also CAPs need to be updated frequently.
This new driver is good for Witcher 2.