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Free Physix Abilities with driver!!!

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posted on Oct, 2 2008 @ 12:42 PM
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Yes, you read that correctly.

The new driver from Nvidia enables physx in all Nvidia 8/9 and 200 series videocards.

It will install physix software version 8.09.04

Driver version whql 178.13.

Nvidia Driver version 178.13



posted on Oct, 2 2008 @ 01:27 PM
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You mean the Ageia Physix (SP?) suite or graphics accelerator? If so that would be wonderful, unfortunately I have an old rig and Im running a Nvidia 7600GT 8x AGP!!! ARRG! Give me PCI-E or death! Im always looking for ways to try and wring a couple more frames per second out of this rig, but I cant find much to help it.:bnghd:



posted on Oct, 2 2008 @ 03:01 PM
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It will download a program (I am downloading the driver now-like 50 megs.), but I think the acceleration is using the videocard hardware.

My 8800gt "oc" is replacing a 7900gt, I feel your pain.

Not that I recommend it at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but that said, overclocking/volt modding or special/modified drivers-safest choice-.

I will post my general experience as well as any percieved differences in "hellgate, London", V1.18***********

P.S. Make that 86.5 megs in size.




[edit on 10/2/2008 by mrmonsoon]



posted on Oct, 2 2008 @ 04:36 PM
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OK, it seems to have installed.

I see no special indication of any form.

While playing, however, I did notice some more particles durning explosion's and such.

Now, here is a hint, it DOES run on the video-card hardware.

What that means is the card is being pushed harder and will produce more heat.

Keep this in mind as you choose to upgrade or not.

[edit on 10/2/2008 by mrmonsoon]



posted on Oct, 15 2008 @ 01:49 PM
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My game name is THYAST.
Here is my system specificatons.
NVIDIA 9600GT OC2 512 MB VIDEO MEMORY
NVIDIA TESLA C870
TWO THATS RIGHT I SAID TWO ASUS PCIE 1X PhysX cards with 128 MB ON MEMORY PER CARD
PHENOM 2.8 GHZ < NOT OVER CLOCKED THAT IS WHAT SPEED IT RUN @|
4 GB DDR 1066 MHZ RAM.
CREAIVE XF-i FATAL1TY PROFESSIONAL
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Yes when you install that software package, your GPU is enabled with the
use of the CUDA Engine Technology.
I know that my hardware is a very different feature however i tested the
software package with the three Physx ( Physics ) Accelerated removed from my system.
Yes the new software packaged will work.
I tested five games with the GPU enabled accelerator.
then again with the three PhysX accelerators reinstalled.
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Yes this is a massive change for the Nvidia Product Market.
Using pure hardware methods to increase overall system performance
inclusive to near endless applciations.
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As for where the testing and demos are located;
Ths is where you go to.
One is in the
-System Control Panel
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\_NVIDIA PhysX

Install Resources are locate here by default.

C:\Program Files\AGEIA Technologies\demos

The rest is source code and driver modules.
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I am using a multi-boot system of:
Windows XP Pro SP2
Windows VISTA Ultimate
Custom Written Linux
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I hope this helps!
--THYAST



posted on Oct, 18 2008 @ 02:24 AM
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reply to post by Anonymous ATS
 


How much extra horsepower does the two Physix cards add to your setup? (vs just the Nvidia card with the new Physix drivers)

I was thinking of getting one but two sounds much better.




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