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Reference Drivers
Reference Drivers
I recently purchased a Elsa Gladiac MX board. I upgraded from a VooDoo Banshee so the difference was incredible (I realize there are better boards but this one rings my bell just fine). The board loaded with the drivers on the disk but I noticed that on the disk I am given the option of loading the "reference Drivers". Whats the difference and which should I be using, or should I benchmark both and then choose?
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Go to the chipset makers website and get the latest drivers.
That is always the best way.
The reference drivers are probably the very first drivers that shipped with the card.
Benchmarking both will help decide, but I would cut to the chase and get the latest (supported) drivers that are available.
FunK
That is always the best way.
The reference drivers are probably the very first drivers that shipped with the card.
Benchmarking both will help decide, but I would cut to the chase and get the latest (supported) drivers that are available.
FunK
Simply run adaware, spybot, ZoneAlarm, HijackThis, AVG, update windows daily, have a router, don't open e-mail, turn off action scripting, don't use P2P networks, don't violate EULAs, and wear a condom to get Windows secured.
People say Linux is alot of work!
People say Linux is alot of work!
The reference drivers are from Nvidia. They are the foundation for the manufacturer provided drivers. Typically, manufacturers just add their logo to the ref. drivers and release them. Unless your manufacturer is a step ahead of the game, the reference drivers are usually newer, as Nvidia is very serious about releasing regular updates. They are the best when it comes to this.