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pcfixed   08-16-2009 at 07:26:49 PM

i am trying to find which version of catalyst is better for windows xp 64bit edition?
Thanks!!

I have a sus hd4870x2 graphic card with tripple fans.

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trkorecky   08-16-2009 at 11:06:52 PM
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Nope, don't use those. Use the 9.8 drivers on AMD's blog, apparently up to 50% increase in certain games with your X2.

http://blogs.amd.com/play/2009/08/ [...] econ-blog/

Supposedly they'll be available from the site mactronix posted tomorrow, but you can get them early.

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pcfixed   08-17-2009 at 10:47:07 AM
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mactronix wrote :

Follow the links from here http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx
Mactronix



I didn't ask where I asked which versiion but thanks anyway

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pcfixed   08-17-2009 at 10:49:07 AM
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trkorecky wrote :

Nope, don't use those. Use the 9.8 drivers on AMD's blog, apparently up to 50% increase in certain games with your X2.

http://blogs.amd.com/play/2009/08/ [...] econ-blog/

Supposedly they'll be available from the site mactronix posted tomorrow, but you can get them early.



I never owned an ATI before, I just did a clean xp install right now i will install first

NT framework, direct x9 and java. then the ati driver and catalyst,

but is it better to install the driver and catalyst off AMD website even my card is made by Asus?

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mactronix   08-17-2009 at 11:02:11 AM
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I have had various cards from differant people, Powercolor/Sapphire/His etc. I have always used the ATI site for my drivers. the ones linked to are legit, they were "leaked" at a convention by a senior AMD guy, however i havent used them myself yet.
Make sure your Windows install is up to date first if your .net framework isnt up to date the drivers wont install.

Mactronix

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aznguy0028   08-17-2009 at 11:03:01 AM
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you'll be fine getting them off amd's website pcfixed.

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pcfixed   08-17-2009 at 11:22:20 AM
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mactronix wrote :

I have had various cards from differant people, Powercolor/Sapphire/His etc. I have always used the ATI site for my drivers. the ones linked to are legit, they were "leaked" at a convention by a senior AMD guy, however i havent used them myself yet.
Make sure your Windows install is up to date first if your .net framework isnt up to date the drivers wont install.

Mactronix



thanks v much, what is the latest net framework availble today for xp64bit i have downloaded 2.0 but is there a newyer one? do you also mean windows installer needed to update it..

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mactronix   08-17-2009 at 11:27:17 AM
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You can go to the MS page and it will scan for updates that are needed http://update.microsoft.com/window [...] x?ln=en-us

Mactronix

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Message edited by mactronix on 08-17-2009 at 11:27:44 AM
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hellwig   08-17-2009 at 09:39:50 PM
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pcfixed wrote :

I never owned an ATI before, I just did a clean xp install right now i will install first

NT framework, direct x9 and java. then the ati driver and catalyst,

but is it better to install the driver and catalyst off AMD website even my card is made by Asus?



Do you use any of ASUS's utility programs, like their SmartDoctor or GamerOSD? These applications are generally incompatible with the latest drivers from AMD. If you use those tools (SmartDoctor has very good fan speed regulation), you'll need to download the compatible version of all utilities and the corresponding Catalyst drivers from ASUS.

If you just need drivers and don't care about the other software ASUS has, get the latest from AMD.

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