newest Nvidia 8 series drivers

2009-01-08 19:25:22

#1

prototype: Member; +52|6576

it says with the newest drivers you can use a second GPU that is dedicated to physx
with my system specs, would it benefit me at all to install a second card to do this?

It says the second card does not have to be the same as the first one,
the second card I have is out of an older system, an Evga 8500GT 512MB.

what do you guys think?

here is what it says on the nvidia site.

NVIDIA® GeForce® configurations for PhysX™
PhysX™ supported GPUs: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory
3-way SLI SLI graphics rendering +
PhysX acceleration
2-way SLI SLI graphics rendering +
PhysX acceleration
Multi-Card
New Card 1: Graphics rendering
Card 2: Dedicated to PhysX acceleration
Graphics card 2 is not required to have the same GPU as graphics card 1
Single Card Graphics rendering +
PhysX calculation

2009-01-08 19:32:23

#2

AussieReaper: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°); +5,761|6418|what

What would you do with a dedicated phys x card?

2009-01-08 19:45:21

#3

GR34: Member; +215|6810|ALBERTA> CANADA

well I would normally be a bit stoked about this. 2 things I would need to get 2 cards(well not need but to have one dedicated to phys-x) so a 9800GTX and a 8600GT or one 4850? I will stick with getting the 4850

2009-01-08 20:16:54

#4

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6170|CA

Don't you need an SLi-compatible motherboard?

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2009-01-08 20:57:41

#5

RandomSchl: |\/|€|\/|ß€|2; +52|6709|California

As of right now, Physx isn't really being used mainstream and I only know of a really small number of games that can take advantage of Physx. Unless you have a specific application in mind that uses Physx I would say it is not worth it.

2009-01-08 21:13:24

#6

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7031|Cambridge (UK)

TopHat01 wrote:
Don't you need an SLi-compatible motherboard?

Is an "Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI" SLI compatible, I wonder?

/sarcasm

2009-01-08 23:04:39

#7

TopHat01: Limitless; +117|6170|CA

Scorpion0x17 wrote:
TopHat01 wrote:
Don't you need an SLi-compatible motherboard?
Is an "Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI" SLI compatible, I wonder?

/sarcasm

Didn't see his sig...

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2009-01-09 01:15:10

#8

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7108|Reykjavík, Iceland.

TopHat01 wrote:
Don't you need an SLi-compatible motherboard?

Now that's a kick in the balls, seeing I'm using 8800GTX + 8800GTS G92 on a X38

Oh well, second card dedicated to folding

2009-01-09 07:27:16

#9

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6679|Finland

hell yeah I'll get a G92 for dirt cheap tto do my physics

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-01-09 07:27:43)

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2009-01-09 07:37:56

#10

prototype: Member; +52|6576

thanx for all the replies

i guess i dont really play any games that need the physx dedication.

what games would this work for that are out now?
that mirrors edge game look cool

and what is folding?

2009-01-09 07:38:09

#11

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6711|Amsterdam‫

you forgot to add this

* Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 180 drivers vs. Release 178 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
o Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
o Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
o Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
o Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
o Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
o Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
o Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
o Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict

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2009-01-09 07:40:01

#12

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6679|Finland

menzo2003 wrote:
you forgot to add this

* Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 180 drivers vs. Release 178 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
o Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
o Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
o Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
o Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
o Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
o Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
o Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
o Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
o Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
o Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict

may I add that there is massive 68% performance increase in STALKER: Clear Sky AA+AF

edit: this is with the latest beta tbh...

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-01-09 07:44:43)

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2009-01-09 07:44:36

#13

prototype: Member; +52|6576

any increase for BF2 or BF2142?

2009-01-09 07:47:37

#14

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7108|Reykjavík, Iceland.

prototype wrote:
any increase for BF2 or BF2142?

If you have a 8 series card you should already be running those games maxed out with 100fps....

Also, can anyone confirm whether you need SLi to do this, or can you do it on a crossfire mobo?

#
# Enables NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. (Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory. This driver package automatically installs PhysX System Software version 8.10.13).

Doesn't say it needs SLi, I'll give it a shot, what games take advantage of Physx?

Last edited by Sydney (2009-01-09 07:52:18)

2009-01-09 07:50:24

#15

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6679|Finland

Sydney wrote:
prototype wrote:
any increase for BF2 or BF2142?
If you have a 8 series card you should already be running those games maxed out with 100fps....

This I do confirm... My 8800GTX had no issues handling them at max quality. This is why there is no point in optimizing the 8,9,G200 drivers for those games anymore. So... I think there is no change between these drivers.

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2009-01-09 07:52:45

#16

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6679|Finland

Sydney wrote:
prototype wrote:
any increase for BF2 or BF2142?
If you have a 8 series card you should already be running those games maxed out with 100fps....

Also, can anyone confirm whether you need SLi to do this, or can you do it on a crossfire mobo?

I don't know... but considering u don't need SLi bridge to conenct the cards.... It might be possible as long as there are enough PCI-E x16 slots...

I'll ask about this from ppl who are more familiar with PhysX...

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2009-01-09 08:00:04

#17

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6679|Finland

Sydney wrote:
Doesn't say it needs SLi, I'll give it a shot, what games take advantage of Physx?

here is a complate list: http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_physxgames_home.html

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2009-01-09 08:09:11

#18

loubot: O' HAL naw!; +470|6843|Columbus, OH

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Sydney wrote:
prototype wrote:
any increase for BF2 or BF2142?
If you have a 8 series card you should already be running those games maxed out with 100fps....
This I do confirm... My 8800GTX had no issues handling them at max quality. This is why there is no point in optimizing the 8,9,G200 drivers for those games anymore. So... I think there is no change between these drivers.

Yah I get 100 Fps in BF2 with all the video settings maxed out (1280x1024, 60hz) on one 8800GTX video card.

2009-01-09 08:28:50

#19

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7108|Reykjavík, Iceland.

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Sydney wrote:
Doesn't say it needs SLi, I'll give it a shot, what games take advantage of Physx?
here is a complate list: http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_physxgames_home.html

Yeah, I just saw that, I'm downloading Warmonger right now, free multiplayer shooter with extreme destructible environment

2009-01-09 09:19:55

#20

prototype: Member; +52|6576

war monger looks awesome
thanx for that

I get 100 frames in bf2 and bf2142 with settings maxed @ 1600x1200 @60hz

just need some new material to play with

2009-01-09 09:40:50

#21

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6679|Finland

and yes... Dedicated physics card works just fine on any board as long as u can fit it in.

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2009-01-09 10:58:33

#22

max: Vela Incident; +1,652|6832|NYC / Hamburg

I know what I'm going to do. Game on 1 G92 and use the other 3 for physics

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2009-01-09 16:49:38

#23

Sydney: 2λчиэλ; +783|7108|Reykjavík, Iceland.

Alright, just finished playing some Warmonger in offline mode.

Tried it with just my 8800GTX, all settings maxed out 1680x1050 = LAGGGGGGY!
Same settings with my 8800GTS 512 as a PhysX card = SMOOOOOOOOOOOTH.

Destructable environment FTW! Blasting a brick wall with an RPG = WIN.

2009-01-09 19:26:30

#24

GR34: Member; +215|6810|ALBERTA> CANADA

WIll physX be ported to ATI Or should I spend the extra(shitload of $$) to get a compatible Nvidia to a 4850

Last edited by GR34 (2009-01-09 19:31:42)

2009-01-10 07:36:42

#25

twoblacklines: all grown up now (its boring); +49|6472

loubot wrote:
GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
Sydney wrote:

If you have a 8 series card you should already be running those games maxed out with 100fps....
This I do confirm... My 8800GTX had no issues handling them at max quality. This is why there is no point in optimizing the 8,9,G200 drivers for those games anymore. So... I think there is no change between these drivers.
Yah I get 100 Fps in BF2 with all the video settings maxed out (1280x1024, 60hz) on one 8800GTX video card.

I get more than that at 1920x1200 on an 8800GTX lolol

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