Catalyst drivers

putwig · 24-December-03, 04:40 PM

I bought myself a used 9 series radeon to replace my (fully adequate) GF4 Ti 4200.

What are the best Catalyst drivers right now? I know the 3.9's were pretty buggy at release, are they fixed? Or should I stick with 3.8 or even 3.7?

Let me know, I am running 3.7's at the moment.

By the way, 15000 in '01, 5400 in '03, and 37700 in Aqua'03 right out of the box no tweaking or oc (of the GPU).

Happy so far!

Chrome_Rust · 24-December-03, 05:01 PM

I am running the 3.10's right now, but i had ran the 3.7's forever. at stock speeds on my 9700 AIW with the 3.7'si pulled 14900, when i changed to the 3.10's i ran a 17500 at stock speeds.....

AntiM · 24-December-03, 05:01 PM

I jumped from 3.8 to 3.10. Both have been perfectly stable for me.

Dimazz · 24-December-03, 05:23 PM

I'm running the 3.8 right now. Very stable, didnt have any problems like many people did. They actually helped my games, at some spots gta would freeze but not with 3.8 never froze again.

BigAkita · 24-December-03, 06:30 PM

I'm running the 3.8 right now but based upon the feedback, I will probably end up loading the 3.10 this evening to see how my rig likes it.

TekXoID · 24-December-03, 07:23 PM

3.10 is the best release yet! They just keep squeezing more and more performance. Without quality loss, I might add.

[Excluding the v3.8 disaster]

anime-fan-man · 24-December-03, 08:07 PM

3.10 is so far my favorite drivers for my 9800 pro. no problems so far and seems to run games and apps just fine and smooth.

BigAkita · 24-December-03, 11:37 PM

The 3.10's caused lockups and game crashes. I went back to 3.8's and everything is fine.

I won't dis the 3.10 drivers, they just don't work on my rig.

GlitterKill · 24-December-03, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAkita


	The 3.10's caused lockups and game crashes. I went back to 3.8's and everything is fine. I won't dis the 3.10 drivers, they just don't work on my rig.

I use the latest Omega drivers.. they have improved visual quality.

Chrome_Rust · 25-December-03, 10:38 AM

I have never had any experence with the Omega's. are they any better then the ATi released drivers? i mean is there a visible differece? seeing as i only have a Crap KDS 17" monitor. and will i notice anything in the benches? i already OC the CRAP out the card. so.......

Arkangyl · 25-December-03, 12:02 PM

the 3.7's were very good but I'm loving the 3.1's (newest depite .9 being above .1.. go figure..)

Get the 3.10's and enjoy

24-December-03, 04:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,198	Catalyst drivers I bought myself a used 9 series radeon to replace my (fully adequate) GF4 Ti 4200. What are the best Catalyst drivers right now? I know the 3.9's were pretty buggy at release, are they fixed? Or should I stick with 3.8 or even 3.7? Let me know, I am running 3.7's at the moment. By the way, 15000 in '01, 5400 in '03, and 37700 in Aqua'03 right out of the box no tweaking or oc (of the GPU). Happy so far! __________________

24-December-03, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chrome_Rust Apex Tech God Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbus Grove, OH Posts: 2,590	I am running the 3.10's right now, but i had ran the 3.7's forever. at stock speeds on my 9700 AIW with the 3.7'si pulled 14900, when i changed to the 3.10's i ran a 17500 at stock speeds..... __________________ 1997 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4L Yamaha V8 Flowmaster Exhaust K&N CAI Clear front corners 1999 Head/Tail Light conversion Full LED Conversion Lowered 1.5" 1996 Ford Crown Victoria P71 2000 4.6L V8 2004 P71 Ziptube Flowmaster Exhaust 1998 12.5" brake upgrade 2002 trans with J-Mod 2800 Stall Converter 3.73:1 gears w/ detriot true trac 90mm MAF 75mm TB 24lb injectors UDP's

24-December-03, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
AntiM Aqua Pimp Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: P-"hoe"-nix Posts: 3,951	I jumped from 3.8 to 3.10. Both have been perfectly stable for me. __________________

24-December-03, 05:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dimazz Sk8-Hoe-r Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 2,108	I'm running the 3.8 right now. Very stable, didnt have any problems like many people did. They actually helped my games, at some spots gta would freeze but not with 3.8 never froze again. __________________

24-December-03, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nirvana Posts: 14,317	I'm running the 3.8 right now but based upon the feedback, I will probably end up loading the 3.10 this evening to see how my rig likes it. __________________ "I'll stop being an A-Hole if you will stop being an Idiot."

24-December-03, 07:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: looking for love in the nearest gay bar Posts: 4,089	3.10 is the best release yet! They just keep squeezing more and more performance. Without quality loss, I might add. [Excluding the v3.8 disaster]

24-December-03, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
anime-fan-man Apex Elite Tech Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Colorado,USA Posts: 1,196	3.10 is so far my favorite drivers for my 9800 pro. no problems so far and seems to run games and apps just fine and smooth. __________________ "When I have a minute you can tell me everything you know, but now just tell me what you now about this!" Lina Inverse Zionia's profile. WWW.ANIMEROOT.COM

24-December-03, 11:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nirvana Posts: 14,317	The 3.10's caused lockups and game crashes. I went back to 3.8's and everything is fine. I won't dis the 3.10 drivers, they just don't work on my rig. __________________ "I'll stop being an A-Hole if you will stop being an Idiot."

25-December-03, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chrome_Rust Apex Tech God Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbus Grove, OH Posts: 2,590	I have never had any experence with the Omega's. are they any better then the ATi released drivers? i mean is there a visible differece? seeing as i only have a Crap KDS 17" monitor. and will i notice anything in the benches? i already OC the CRAP out the card. so....... __________________ 1997 Ford Taurus SHO 3.4L Yamaha V8 Flowmaster Exhaust K&N CAI Clear front corners 1999 Head/Tail Light conversion Full LED Conversion Lowered 1.5" 1996 Ford Crown Victoria P71 2000 4.6L V8 2004 P71 Ziptube Flowmaster Exhaust 1998 12.5" brake upgrade 2002 trans with J-Mod 2800 Stall Converter 3.73:1 gears w/ detriot true trac 90mm MAF 75mm TB 24lb injectors UDP's

25-December-03, 12:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Arkangyl Hoe-lier than Thou Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: far, far away Posts: 2,342	the 3.7's were very good but I'm loving the 3.1's (newest depite .9 being above .1.. go figure..) Get the 3.10's and enjoy

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