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[CSF] Thomas H.V. DUPONT Send message Joined: 20 Jul 14 Posts: 732 Credit: 100,630,366 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 45280 - Posted: 16 Nov 2016 \| 6:00:19 UTC
	Download NVIDIA GEFORCE GAME READY Driver 375.86 Release Date : 2016.11.15 Game Ready Drivers provide the best possible gaming experience for all major new releases, including Virtual Reality games. Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix is included for the best gameplay on day-1. Game Ready Provides the optimal experience for Tom Clancy’s The Division Survival DLC, Battlefield 1, Steep: Open Beta, and Civilization VI. ____________ [CSF] Thomas H.V. Dupont Founder of the team CRUNCHERS SANS FRONTIERES 2.0 www.crunchersansfrontieres
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[CSF] Thomas H.V. DUPONT Send message Joined: 20 Jul 14 Posts: 732 Credit: 100,630,366 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 45341 - Posted: 20 Nov 2016 \| 19:12:17 UTC
	Download NVIDIA GEFORCE GAME READY Driver 375.95 Release Date : 2016.11.18 Game Ready Drivers provide the best possible gaming experience for all major new releases, including Virtual Reality games. Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix is included for the best gameplay on day-1. Game Ready Provides the optimal experience for Tom Clancy’s The Division Survival DLC, Battlefield 1, Steep: Open Beta, and Civilization VI. ____________ [CSF] Thomas H.V. Dupont Founder of the team CRUNCHERS SANS FRONTIERES 2.0 www.crunchersansfrontieres
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robertmiles Send message Joined: 16 Apr 09 Posts: 503 Credit: 727,920,933 RAC: 15,982 Level Scientific publications	Message 45389 - Posted: 25 Nov 2016 \| 0:53:02 UTC
	Do the last two messages mean that GT 440 is no longer supported? Or does it only mean that GPUGRID considers the GT440 not worth mentioning?
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skgiven Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 Apr 09 Posts: 3968 Credit: 1,995,359,260 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 45394 - Posted: 25 Nov 2016 \| 13:55:50 UTC - in response to Message 45389.
	The picture is from NVidia but the GT440 is generally considered a bit too old architecturally for here now; it's CC2.1. That said some of these old Fermi cards have successfully returned work since it was announced that they would no longer be supported. AFAIK Fermi's do not work under Linux (as the Linux app doesn't include an image [architecture map] for them). Not sure why NV don't list a GT440 (96shaders) but do list a GT605 (48shaders). Maybe NV consider it to be both too old and an entry level card. IMO the driver wouldn't contain anything for such cards anyway; most of these updates are to support the new Pascal's better or improve gaming performance. Updates also tend to slow down GPU crunching, so generally it's best to not upgrade unless you have a reason. ____________ FAQ's HOW TO: - Opt out of Beta Tests - Ask for Help
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[CSF] Thomas H.V. DUPONT Send message Joined: 20 Jul 14 Posts: 732 Credit: 100,630,366 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 45396 - Posted: 25 Nov 2016 \| 20:18:41 UTC
	Small question to the GPUG community of crunchers: are you interested in this thread or not? I systematically update it to offer a service to the community but if it does not interest anyone, it is useless that I continue. Thanks for showing up if you are interested. ____________ [CSF] Thomas H.V. Dupont Founder of the team CRUNCHERS SANS FRONTIERES 2.0 www.crunchersansfrontieres
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robertmiles Send message Joined: 16 Apr 09 Posts: 503 Credit: 727,920,933 RAC: 15,982 Level Scientific publications	Message 45397 - Posted: 26 Nov 2016 \| 0:49:50 UTC Last modified: 26 Nov 2016 \| 0:53:10 UTC
	A minor point: I've had problems with both 375.86 and 375.95 over on PrimeGrid with their AP27 application using OpenCL. The screen often goes black and will not restart without a reboot. Problem not seen with 373.06. Not enough evidence yet to tell if if it is a problem with the OpenCL part of the 375.* drivers, or with the AP27 application. Using a 1.5 GB GT 440 under 64-bit Windows 10, since the motherboard makes it very difficult to find any more recent graphics board that will work during reboot.
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skgiven Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 23 Apr 09 Posts: 3968 Credit: 1,995,359,260 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 45399 - Posted: 26 Nov 2016 \| 9:29:50 UTC - in response to Message 45397.
	The announcement of a new driver basically just tells us that there are is a new driver and suggests what non-GPUGrid improvements it brings. That doesn't tell us if the new driver improves stability for here, or anywhere else, or if the driver is faster or slower for here. Perhaps this thread could also be used to report on driver performance too? People could post their relative performances of old and new drivers (for the same task type) when they change drivers. For non-Pascal cards 355.82 or 359.6 might be the fastest drivers on Windows, with subsequent drivers all being somewhat slower. Don't know what the fastest drivers are for Pascal GPU's. Generally it's useful to know if a driver is slow, just as fast, buggy, or resolves bugs/improves stability. ____________ FAQ's HOW TO: - Opt out of Beta Tests - Ask for Help
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_Ryle_ Send message Joined: 7 Jun 09 Posts: 24 Credit: 1,138,093,416 RAC: 11,617 Level Scientific publications	Message 45400 - Posted: 26 Nov 2016 \| 11:06:01 UTC - in response to Message 45399.
	Generally it's useful to know if a driver is slow, just as fast, buggy, or resolves bugs/improves stability. Yes, personally I also prefer a stable system over a 5% speed increase. I don't change drivers often, but reading others experiences is indeed useful. That's why I don't actively overclock the cpu either. (although the card is factory oc'd, I admit).
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Beyond Send message Joined: 23 Nov 08 Posts: 1112 Credit: 6,162,416,256 RAC: 0 Level Scientific publications	Message 45437 - Posted: 29 Nov 2016 \| 19:02:13 UTC - in response to Message 45399.
	The announcement of a new driver basically just tells us that there are is a new driver and suggests what non-GPUGrid improvements it brings. That doesn't tell us if the new driver improves stability for here, or anywhere else, or if the driver is faster or slower for here. Perhaps this thread could also be used to report on driver performance too? People could post their relative performances of old and new drivers (for the same task type) when they change drivers. For non-Pascal cards 355.82 or 359.6 might be the fastest drivers on Windows, with subsequent drivers all being somewhat slower. Don't know what the fastest drivers are for Pascal GPU's. Generally it's useful to know if a driver is slow, just as fast, buggy, or resolves bugs/improves stability. +1, has anyone tested the speed of the Pascal drivers? Some useful information about NVidia's new telemetry: NVIDIA Adds Telemetry to Latest Drivers; Here's How to Disable It (Update): http://www.majorgeeks.com/news/story/nvidia_adds_telemetry_to_latest_drivers_heres_how_to_disable_it.html
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