FYI: PhysX drivers/Nvidia

Compusmurf · 06-21-2008, 01:08

Folks,

For the folk with these Nvidia chipsets, there's a pre-release beta driver with PhysX support.

First edition works on:

GeForce GTX 280
GeForce GTX 260
GeForce 9800 GTX+
GeForce 9800 GTX

Using Forceware 177.39 and PhysX 8.06.12

Nvidia's site lists EU support.

More 8 and 9 series GPU's will be supported in the upcoming weeks and possibly better SLI support.

DO NOT EXPECT too much from this. It's most definitely NOT a polished release. Expect bugs and other issues.

SeamusO · 06-21-2008, 01:32

You might be able to "trick" them into installing for other cards. I'm using the 177.35 drivers that were released for the 200 series cards to run my 8800gts 512 (it's a folding @ home thing.. the new drivers fold at upwards of 5k points per day)

here's a listing for anyone that wants to play ...

http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRAPHICS-BOARD/NVIDIA/

Compusmurf · 06-21-2008, 04:46

Trick them? Believe me, better minds than me are already working on them.

The 177 series I believe have the CUDA stuff installed. That allows apps like that to use the GPU cpu for processing of data.

The PhysX is a driver add on. not sure if it'll work with yours. Depends on the G series.

G92 or GT200

these are the current supported with more coming soon.

For those that DO NOT know how to look up their G code:

G80:
GeForce 8800 Ultra
Geforce 8800 GTX
Geforce 8800 GTS 640MB
Geforce 8800 GTS 320MB

G84/86:
Geforce 8600 GTS/GT
Geforce 8500 GT
GeForce 8400 GS

G92:
GeForce 8800 GT 256MB/512MB
GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB
GeForce 8800 GS
GeForce 8800 GS 384MB
GeForce 8800 GS 768MB
GeForce 9800 GX2

G94:
GeForce 9600 GT

nutter · 06-21-2008, 07:39

So gimme a clue about mine...

evga 8800 GT Ultra 768Mb

And does mine include any physix hardware needed?

Koister · 06-21-2008, 08:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutter

So gimme a clue about mine...

evga 8800 GT Ultra 768Mb

And does mine include any physix hardware needed?

Yes, the 8800 uses the G92 core. Which is going to be supported by Nvidia's PhysiX drivers.

Compusmurf · 06-21-2008, 14:41

Going here will get you a link.

http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/

Drivers (with modded INF) are working just fine on my lappy. Shame tho, I have G84 SLI'd and the PhysX isn't enabled for me.

Can't hurt to try.

And supposedly all G8x and above have the capability of using the PhysX enhancements (and CUDA).

Remember, this is the FIRST BETA release of the physx stuff from Nvidia. Don't hope for too much!!!!

SeamusO · 06-21-2008, 14:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeamusO

You might be able to "trick" them into installing for other cards.

have to download a modded (or make your own) nv_disp.inf, may have to also locate an nv_disp.cat file (vista x64 wouldn't install the 177.35 driver for me until I included this from a modded set of 177.26), and most importantly, you have to locate a good copy of the drivers for your OS.

here's a link to more info + some of the result people are seeing with the 177.39 drivers.

http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=264880

I haven't been able to get a good set yet (the softpedia are corrupt for vista x64) to play with. My interest is more along the lines of whether they include CUDA or if this turns into a physx OR cuda issue.

The one thing that is certain (other than death and taxes) is that people are definitely excited about nvidia really starting to include the support for both techs in their newer drivers.