ObscureEmpyre

Ciddharthas

ObscureEmpyre

Governator
just downloaded, so no go? I'll install my 3080 Ti with 68 then...

The game-ready desktop version was released a short while ago. I just installed it, so I’ll see how it goes. As a side note, 720 GB? Really? Why the heck does each drivers release keep getting closer and closer to the 1 TB file size?

Because Nvidia stubbornly refuses to break off their ray tracing card drivers from the older ones.  They really should have at least two branches for drivers these days - ones for the pre-ray tracing cards, and ones for the newer ones.  Currently they fix something for one card, and it breaks something for another.

My file size blunder aside - still can’t believe I did that - I’d really like to know why the drivers installer file keeps getting larger and larger. Part of it’s likely raytracing stuff, but I also think it’s because the drivers support every GeForce card all the way back to the 600 series. The TestingGames YouTube channel posted a video comparing the same hardware with different versions of drivers from 2017-present, and there’s a small gain from newer drivers. So, I get why every model card is included. Still, there’s got to be a better way than downloading actual GB worth of files throughout a year. Otherwise, if given enough time, there will be a 1 TB file download. It might take a century or so, but the point is it will happen with the current trend.

frankd3
Sure could use some advice.
 
I just received my new 3080 Ti FTW3 for my all new build.
I prefer my first driver install to be a stable one before trying anything just for the sake of having the latest.
 
I heard that v466.77 is stable. Do you advise me to start with that or this new one v471.96?
Also, I'd rather not go too far back in time unless really necessary.
I appreciate your opinions.

ObscureEmpyre

frankd3
Sure could use some advice.
 
I just received my new 3080 Ti FTW3 for my all new build.
I prefer my first driver install to be a stable one before trying anything just for the sake of having the latest.
 
I heard that v466.77 is stable. Do you advise me to start with that or this new one v471.96?
Also, I'd rather not go too far back in time unless really necessary.
I appreciate your opinions.

471.68 was stable with my 3080 Ti. The only difference between that and 471.96 appears to be G-Sync support for monitors added to Nvidia’s list. That’s all that’s really highlighted in the notes anyway.

frankd3

demon09
it fixes the dpc latency issue on 8 bit monitors and the NVDisplay.Container.exe constantly writing to c drive bug

Just a quick followup.
That hotfix 466.79 is not available on Nvidia. Just doesn't show up. So I'll keep 466.77.
But I don't expect to really need it anyway.

frankd3

demon09

frankd3

demon09
it fixes the dpc latency issue on 8 bit monitors and the NVDisplay.Container.exe constantly writing to c drive bug

Just a quick followup.
That hotfix 466.79 is not available on Nvidia. Just doesn't show up. So I'll keep 466.77.
But I don't expect to really need it anyway.

Oh ya the hotfix drivers normally just have to be grabbed off a link in there fourm posts. This one fixed some VRR flickering https://www.nvidia.com/en...ver-46679-released-61/

Ah, thanks again. Fortunately that situation wouldn't apply to me. (multi monitor setup)
Damn, after all these years I didn't know they issued hot fixes that way.

frankd3

demon09

frankd3

demon09
Oh ya the hotfix drivers normally just have to be grabbed off a link in there fourm posts. This one fixed some VRR flickering https://www.nvidia.com/en...ver-46679-released-61/

Ah, thanks again. Fortunately that situation wouldn't apply to me. (multi monitor setup)
Damn, after all these years I didn't know they issued hot fixes that way.

ah none of your monitors use free sync over dp ? As vrr is just variable refresh rate aka freesync working on nvidia.

Sorry. What I should have said was NO multi monitor setup.
My one and only monitor is FreeSync and supposedly is compatible with Nvidia G-sync but just not officially.
It's a BenQ EX2780Q 27" 2560x1440 144Hz FreeSync
 
If I ever need to use that older driver, 466.77, should I use the 466.79 hotfix instead?
Thank you very much for straightening me out! again

frankd3

demon09
your in luck with the ti cards 466.77 is the oldest game ready and studio drivers 462.65 is the oldest. 471.96 has been ok so far and fixes the dpc latency with 8 bit monitors. 471.11 also worked fine for me with mpo disabled. 466.77 or the hot fix 466.79 seem like safe options if your super worried

ObscureEmpyre
471.68 was stable with my 3080 Ti. The only difference between that and 471.96 appears to be G-Sync support for monitors added to Nvidia’s list. That’s all that’s really highlighted in the notes anyway.

 
Thank, guys. That really helps.
 
I'll start with 471.96 since it's the latest and seems good.
I'll keep 466.79 on hand for emergency fall back.
I've always kept a fall back position ready for video drivers.
 
I have no problems uninstalling Nvidia drivers and cleaning up remnants for a clean install. I just didn't want to do too much troubleshooting at first until I get all settled.
 
Thanks again.