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Title: geforce 4 4400
Post by: 38ruk on May 13, 2002, 11:48:53 AM

hello all , i just upgraded my system from a radeon 64 ddr to a G4 4400 , im new to the nvidia driver numbers and i was wondering what is the best det. for this card ,its runnin the stock drivers 28.32 but i see that there are 28.80 28.90, 29.20's just wonderin if i should DL the higher number drivers or just stay with the ones i have. i have also noticed that my refresh rate is lower than it should be in 1024x768 it should be 85hrz but it will only give me 75hrz. ive seen refresh rate fixes for xp but this is happenin on win98 . i have to say this is the best upgrade ive done to this point, runnin 4xfsaa  and gettin a rock solid 75 fps, id load a screen shot but on a 28.8 connection it will take forever. im runnin a 1.4 t-bird 266 fsb........ 512mb pc2100.......pny geforce 4 ti 4400 .....28.32 dets.....win 98se    any help is appreciated        thx   38

Title: geforce 4 4400
Post by: bloom25 on May 13, 2002, 04:39:53 PM

38ruk, if you aren't having any problems, then just leave it alone.  You can really cause yourself a lot of headaches testing the newer "experimental" drivers.  Reverting back to the older versions can be a little bit tricky as well.

Title: geforce 4 4400
Post by: 38ruk on May 13, 2002, 06:13:33 PM

rgr that bloom thx for the reply, im one of those people that cant leave well enough alone hehehe, but i think i will for once, THX again 38

Title: geforce 4 4400
Post by: Reschke on May 13, 2002, 11:58:59 PM

I am going to echo what bloom said. I have been running the 2832 drivers since I got my Abit GF4 Ti4400 a couple of months ago. The thing has been super stable and I have only had to apply the nVidia refresh rate patch for WinXP. That is the only real issue I have ever had with the card. Oh and it will o/c like a hotrod as well. :D

Title: geforce 4 4400
Post by: Lephturn on May 14, 2002, 08:51:38 AM

Regardless of recommendations, new drivers etc.

IF IT WORKS, DON't SCREW WITH IT!

If it doesn't work... well stick to WHQL tested drivers at the minimum.

Title: geforce 4 4400
Post by: 38ruk on May 14, 2002, 09:47:36 AM

thx for the reply guys ill stick with the drivers that came with it.  the only problem i have is the refresh rates, but its only 10hrz off, ive seen where people overclock these cards to 4600 specs no problem,but for aces i see no need,might do it for some benches thou heheh,3d mark01  i got 8934 with out OC so i guess its fine for now, thx again    38

Title: geforce 4 4400
Post by: WhiteHawk on May 18, 2002, 12:29:48 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Lephturn


IF IT WORKS, DON't SCREW WITH IT!

Sound advice lep.   Someday, I will heed it.