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Question regarding Gf4 Ti4200 (Asus V8420 model)

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August 9, 2004 2:26:47 PM

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Hi,

I recently got a used Asus V8420 Ti4200 (TV out & DVI version) to
replace my very old V5500. This is my first time owning/using a
nVidia video card so I'm not too familar with nVidia driver version.
I have a few questions and hopefully some of you guys can help me out:

1) I check Asus web page for driver but can only see drivers for the
V8420 Deluxe version - can I use that driver for my video card?

2) I would asume that I can also download ref driver from nVidia site
instead of using Asus' drivers. If this is the case then which
version is best for this card or just simply download the lastest
unified version ?

My PC is dual boot: Win98SE for gaming only and Win2K for non-gaming
stuffs.

Thank you.

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August 9, 2004 10:56:50 PM

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"Phil" <Phil_12345@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I recently got a used Asus V8420 Ti4200 (TV out & DVI version) to
> replace my very old V5500. This is my first time owning/using a
> nVidia video card so I'm not too familar with nVidia driver version.
> I have a few questions and hopefully some of you guys can help me out:
>
> 1) I check Asus web page for driver but can only see drivers for the
> V8420 Deluxe version - can I use that driver for my video card?
>
> 2) I would asume that I can also download ref driver from nVidia site
> instead of using Asus' drivers. If this is the case then which
> version is best for this card or just simply download the lastest
> unified version ?
>
> My PC is dual boot: Win98SE for gaming only and Win2K for non-gaming
> stuffs.
>
> Thank you.

I find just downloading the latest driver from www.nvidia.com works fine; if
you're looking for pure performance for this card in older games, the
45.23's work a treat, but I use the latest ones on my Ti4800SE for all the
bug fixes in games etc etc.
Anonymous
August 10, 2004 3:27:35 AM

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>I find just downloading the latest driver from www.nvidia.com works fine; if
>you're looking for pure performance for this card in older games, the
>45.23's work a treat, but I use the latest ones on my Ti4800SE for all the
>bug fixes in games etc etc.

I agree, but I like the 44.03's with my 4200.

Never had a single issue and have been using them over a year. Performance is
great.

I've been reading that some people have noticed better performance using newer
drivers with Doom3 though, so if you have any intention of playing Doom3 keep
that in mind.
Anonymous
August 10, 2004 4:58:50 AM

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Phil <Phil_12345@hotmail.com> spewed forth the following...

> Hi,
>
> I recently got a used Asus V8420 Ti4200 (TV out & DVI version) to
> replace my very old V5500. This is my first time owning/using a
> nVidia video card so I'm not too familar with nVidia driver version.
> I have a few questions and hopefully some of you guys can help me out:
>
> 1) I check Asus web page for driver but can only see drivers for the
> V8420 Deluxe version - can I use that driver for my video card?

Sure can.

> 2) I would asume that I can also download ref driver from nVidia site
> instead of using Asus' drivers. If this is the case then which
> version is best for this card or just simply download the lastest
> unified version ?

Nvidia 45.23 appears to be the general consensus as the best driver for this
card. I have a V8420 myself, but I`ve been using the Omega 45.23s. I`ve
never actually compared Omega Vs Nvidia myself, too much hassle. Needless,
the Omegas work fine for me, giving good quality and good framerates in all
the games I play.

Another thing to bear in mind. The BGA memory on this card, although it runs
at 550Mhz stock is actually rated for 600Mhz, with (on mine at least)
625Mhz+ being a stable option even without heatsinks. The stock core of
271Mhz can happily (again, your mileage may vary) be upped to 300Mhz+. I
fitted a 3rd Party cooler and have happily hit 315Mhz core with no problems
whatsoever.

Loz H
!