mbnn Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Techconnect Magazine has released another new optimized ATI driver version 1.8. This driver is created by ATI and modified by TechConnect Magazine, we designed this driver to provide the maximum performance and Quality. Main features: * Based on Catalyst Beta 4.12b2 * Added ATI Catalyst Control Center (Optional - require .NET Framework) * Added Softmods! * Two OpenGL drivers for your selection * Added ATITool to the package * Added OpenGL driver switcher More info and downloads at TCMagazine Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthMode Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Has anyone actually tried these yet? Any noticable improvements? Specifically with a 9800Pro Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/#findComment-585076070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalN. Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I wouldnt bother. just go for the Omegas, these probably arent any better. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/#findComment-585076213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkycop Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Hi, I tested it, but no improvement of fps , but i got better with the last Omega driver Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/#findComment-585076633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted December 10, 2004 Veteran Share Posted December 10, 2004 omega better than ati? can I install over ati drivers? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/#findComment-585077535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PimpinWithAaron Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 always uninstall the previous driver set or youll run into problems Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/#findComment-585077539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cultavix Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 The omega drivers actually come with a really nice tool to actually remove the old drivers. What I do, and I have had no problems is I install the omega drivers, I reboot into safe mode, launch the "Driver Cleaner" and then I "Re-Install Omega driver". And then I am good to go... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/#findComment-585087502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tickbabies Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 The omega drivers actually come with a really nice tool to actually remove the old drivers. What I do, and I have had no problems is I install the omega drivers, I reboot into safe mode, launch the "Driver Cleaner" and then I "Re-Install Omega driver". And then I am good to go... 585087502[/snapback] i just delete all the files from add/remove programs reboot and install new drivers. never had a problem. ;) omega's are usually pretty good thou. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/252988-optimized-ati-drivers-18-released/#findComment-585087528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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