Nvidia has released another set of official beta drivers specifically for the Geforce 8 series. Judging by the version jump, these are what we've all been waiting for, although final drivers would be nice. They are available in both 32bit and 64bit flavours, with a much smaller file size for both installers. This is not a WHQL release, so Windows will prompt you about these drivers not being digitally signed. This time though, Nvidia has instructions about the prompt you will receive; we're getting close! Unlike previous final and beta releases, international downloads are available.
Release Notes
This is BETA software!, please use caution when installing it on your system
Download 158.19 Beta for: XP/XP MCE x86 | XP/Server 2003 x64
Link: Nvidia Home Page | Driver Page
Release Notes
- Adds support for GeForce 8600 GTS, GeForce 8600 GT, and GeForce 8500 GT, GeForce 8400 GS, and GeForce 8300 GS GPUs.
- Increased performance in 3D applications.
- Numerous game and application compatibility fixes.
- Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c and OpenGL® 2.1 support.
- Please read the release notes for more information on product support, feature limitations, and known compatibility issues.
This is BETA software!, please use caution when installing it on your system Download 158.19 Beta for: XP/XP MCE x86 | XP/Server 2003 x64 Link: Nvidia Home Page | Driver Page
They act as is everyone on XP has these newer cards and we simply don't.
I'll wait for the final, even though I haven't played any games in months.
erm thats a contradiction is it not, you shouldnt HAVE to mod the inf to support the earlier cards hence suggesting they have left the pre 8x series cards on older drivers......
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