> As a major version change this update carries a larger number of changes than the usual updates we see.
And what would those be?
Unfortunately it had to become usual for me to read the Release Notes of a new driver before updating. Even more unfortunately those Release Notes are pretty much useless because they only mention "support game foo" and carry forth the unchanged list of "known issues" from release to release. Despite not mentioning any real change they manage to break und fix many things with every release.
At the moment all important things work for me (again!) with the previous version (including DSR when the output is routed over an Onkyo receiver) so I'll play happy camper and will stay with that version until the next Windows version breaks it again...
I think the article does a pretty decent job of describing the changes. Condensed: -Fix >120 Hz power draw issue -SLI support for Star Wars Battlefront -Fix issue where unplugging a display prevents newly plugged displays from being recognized -WDDM 2.0 support for Fermi -VR SLI support with OpenGL
Glad they fixed the 144 Hz high GPU clock issue, so I can finally run desktop etc. at 144 Hz. Not appearing on Geforce.com at the moment though so maybe it's been pulled. DSR in Optimus Notebooks now please, and proper 3DTV DSR support (ie. DSR on the 720p60 mode!)
DSR for Optimus laptops as of 13 December 15 response from Nvidia:
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This is Vaseem assisting you with the query that you have.
From the email, I understand that you would like to know if the DSR support has been added to the Optimus laptop.
I will be more than happy to help on this query.
Unfortunately no, the DSR option on Optimus laptop isn't added yet. Its still under development and unfortunately no update as to when it will be added. Sorry about that.
Please let me know if you have any questions, I will be glad to help you.
If it supports Optimus then you can install any standard mobile drivers and it should continue to switch to the IGP as needed.
Without Optimus you're in the same boat as most laptops, only (probably year old) graphics drivers provided by the laptop manufacturer will allow you to keep the switching functionality
Is is true of false that the latest GeForce drivers targeted for Maxwell microarchitecture are reducing the performance of Kepler GPU's and older, like for example the GTX 670?
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Daniel Egger - Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - link
So many words so little content...> As a major version change this update carries a larger number of changes than the usual updates we see.
And what would those be?
Unfortunately it had to become usual for me to read the Release Notes of a new driver before updating. Even more unfortunately those Release Notes are pretty much useless because they only mention "support game foo" and carry forth the unchanged list of "known issues" from release to release. Despite not mentioning any real change they manage to break und fix many things with every release.
At the moment all important things work for me (again!) with the previous version (including DSR when the output is routed over an Onkyo receiver) so I'll play happy camper and will stay with that version until the next Windows version breaks it again...
chlamchowder - Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - link
I think the article does a pretty decent job of describing the changes. Condensed:-Fix >120 Hz power draw issue
-SLI support for Star Wars Battlefront
-Fix issue where unplugging a display prevents newly plugged displays from being recognized
-WDDM 2.0 support for Fermi
-VR SLI support with OpenGL
Is that easier to read?
MrSpadge - Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - link
No, it lacks detail... ;)darkfalz - Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - link
Glad they fixed the 144 Hz high GPU clock issue, so I can finally run desktop etc. at 144 Hz. Not appearing on Geforce.com at the moment though so maybe it's been pulled. DSR in Optimus Notebooks now please, and proper 3DTV DSR support (ie. DSR on the 720p60 mode!)madwolfa - Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - link
They definitely do appear on nvidia.com driver page.Perfectxps - Saturday, December 26, 2015 - link
DSR for Optimus laptops as of 13 December 15 response from Nvidia:Recently you requested personal assistance from our on-line support center. Below is a summary of your request and our response.
Please be aware that this incident will be automatically closed if we do not hear back from you within 72 hours. But if you still need help, simply reply to this email at any time and your incident will be re-opened and you will be assisted further.
Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.
Perfectxps - Saturday, December 26, 2015 - link
Thank you for contacting NVIDIA Customer Care.This is Vaseem assisting you with the query that you have.
From the email, I understand that you would like to know if the DSR support has been added to the Optimus laptop.
I will be more than happy to help on this query.
Unfortunately no, the DSR option on Optimus laptop isn't added yet.
Its still under development and unfortunately no update as to when it will be added. Sorry about that.
Please let me know if you have any questions, I will be glad to help you.
Regards,
darkfalz - Wednesday, December 30, 2015 - link
The 144hz high GPU bug is not fixed. It returns after you run a game or come out of standby. Sigh.. get your act together guys.toyotabedzrock - Thursday, December 24, 2015 - link
What if your Fermi card is in a laptop that switched between itself and the integrated into graphics? Will wddm 2 work?blzd - Thursday, December 24, 2015 - link
If it supports Optimus then you can install any standard mobile drivers and it should continue to switch to the IGP as needed.Without Optimus you're in the same boat as most laptops, only (probably year old) graphics drivers provided by the laptop manufacturer will allow you to keep the switching functionality
Gastec - Friday, January 15, 2016 - link
Is is true of false that the latest GeForce drivers targeted for Maxwell microarchitecture are reducing the performance of Kepler GPU's and older, like for example the GTX 670?