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Title: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: 100Coogn on September 19, 2014, 06:52:51 AM
Nvidia 344.11 WHQL (http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/77837/en-us)

Finally.  I know that the 340.52 was extremely buggy, at least for me it was.  Hopefully this driver will clear up some issues.
As Skuzzy says, 'newer is not always better', however I think in this case it might be.

Coogan

Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: guncrasher on September 19, 2014, 11:13:50 AM
I always download the drivers from my vc manufacturer.  and always wait a couple of weeks to make sure they arent buggy.  done that since nvidia released drivers that were so flawed that it caused thousands of vc to literally burn.


semp
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: 100Coogn on September 19, 2014, 12:46:33 PM
I always download the drivers from my vc manufacturer.  and always wait a couple of weeks to make sure they arent buggy.  done that since nvidia released drivers that were so flawed that it caused thousands of vc to literally burn.


semp

I usually wait a while too, to make sure that I'm not downloading a driver that's worse than the one that I have.
340.52 was so bad for me that I ended up going back a few versions, until I found one that was a little more stable. 
I've only played Dirt 2 and Mass Effect 2 with this new driver.  So far so good.  My micro stutters are gone from Dirt 2.
Mass Effect 2 is smooth also.

Coogan
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Drane on September 19, 2014, 02:11:33 PM
Installed this version today for Win 8.1 64 and Aces High wouldn't start. Got a DirectX 9 error for one of the NVidia driver files. Had to roll back to 3.40 so AH will run.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Pudgie on September 19, 2014, 03:10:47 PM
Loaded this driver today & all runs perfect for me.
From looking at my monitor (DoubleSight DS-279W 2560x1440) the graphics were sharper & cleaner than on 340.52.

AH ran beautifully & looked very good......................... .....

 :aok :salute
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Drane on September 19, 2014, 03:27:11 PM
Loaded this driver today & all runs perfect for me.
From looking at my monitor (DoubleSight DS-279W 2560x1440) the graphics were sharper & cleaner than on 340.52.

AH ran beautifully & looked very good......................... .....

 :aok :salute

Awesome!  :aok Will figure out what's happening with mine after my AH fix.  :joystick:
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Pudgie on September 19, 2014, 03:55:22 PM
Just so all will know......................... ........

I only install the graphics driver & Physix...................

No 3D Surround, no 3D Vision, no HD Audio & no GFE.

Always check the "Perform Clean Install" box.......................... ..

This is how ole Pudgie does Nvidia driver installs on his box..........

Hope this helps....................

 :salute
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Chalenge on September 19, 2014, 04:32:54 PM
I always wait like semp. Then I completely uninstall the old drivers and clean the system of any files or references before installing the new set.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Ack-Ack on September 19, 2014, 04:33:18 PM
Updated last night and didn't see any issues and got a slight performance boost in a few games like ESO and FFXIV.

ack-ack
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Ack-Ack on September 20, 2014, 02:31:30 AM
Update.  I should have tried AH before I posted earlier.  The new drivers seemed to have completely corrupted my SweetFX configurations for every game I use SweetFX.  With SweetFX on, I get the following error when starting up AH, though I can still play after the error messages are closed out and the SweetFX settings are working in game.

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm94/Ack-Ack/sweetfx_AH_errormessage_zps43a99529.jpg)

With SweetFX disabled, no error messages and obviously no SweetFX either.  

2nd Update:  Fixed the problem.  The problem wasn't the drivers, it was the latest version of the Geforce experience software that was causing a conflict with SweetFX.  If you're running SweetFX and installed the GFE software along with the drivers and were getting the error message I was in any game with SweetFX enabled, just uninstall the GFE software.

ack-ack
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on September 20, 2014, 02:44:35 AM
Update.  I should have tried AH before I posted earlier.  The new drivers seemed to have completely corrupted my SweetFX configurations for every game I use SweetFX.  With SweetFX on, I get the following error when starting up AH, though I can still play after the error messages are closed out and the SweetFX settings are working in game.

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm94/Ack-Ack/sweetfx_AH_errormessage_zps43a99529.jpg)

With SweetFX disabled, no error messages and obviously no SweetFX either. 

ack-ack

To be honest I was surprised how many people thought injecting 3rd party effects was going to be safe in the long run. This was bound to happen eventually.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Ack-Ack on September 20, 2014, 03:32:46 AM
To be honest I was surprised how many people thought injecting 3rd party effects was going to be safe in the long run. This was bound to happen eventually.

There is really nothing unsafe about it, the problem wasn't corrupted files like I thought.

ack-ack
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: MrRiplEy[H] on September 20, 2014, 03:50:05 AM
There is really nothing unsafe about it, the problem wasn't corrupted files like I thought.

ack-ack

Lol you must be joking. Any time you introduce a new variable to the system you bring potential problems.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Masherbrum on September 20, 2014, 10:25:19 AM
I updated to 344 yesterday and have no issues.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Gman on September 20, 2014, 11:05:16 AM
Same here, I think we have the same 780ti Ref board as well Karaya.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Masherbrum on September 21, 2014, 09:58:54 AM
Same here, I think we have the same 780ti Ref board as well Karaya.

EVGA 2883-KR here bro.   If the 980Ti specs are as underwhelming as the 980's, which push the ACX cooling system; I may go to a Titan Black.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: Chalenge on September 21, 2014, 05:24:28 PM
I don't think that the performance specs are the reason for this new card. It does allow for more power, but the capabilities of the card go beyond that. I'm waiting on the Anandtech report this week on the visual improvements before I judge it, but I have already recommended the 970s for squad mates that haven't upgraded for awhile.
Title: Re: NVidia 344.11 WHQL Released
Post by: zack1234 on September 22, 2014, 01:37:02 AM
I load new drivers every now and then and it has no affect on AH :old: