Nvidia 180 Driver Series (Update)

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Its stated many times that Nvidia (http://nvidia.com) will release a new set of drivers revolving around the 180 sets that will enhance not only performance but give users the ability to use dual monitors in SLI. Lets check out details:


Release 180 is the official name for Big Bang II driver. Among other features like DisplayPort support, OpenGL 3.0, GPU transcoding, Multi-monitor support for SLI, Nvidia is also preparing for optimizations that will help Nvidia be more competitive to the Radeon 4800 series. As far as we are aware of the performance optimizations are mainly geared towards the GTX 200 series with the 9800 series getting a much needed boost as well.

1. GPU Transcoding
2. GPU Physics
3. GPU Performance Increases
4. OpenGL 3.0
5. Multi-Display SLI Support




So will we see the BigBang II as promised in September? Well stay tuned to GamersCrib Technical for more updates as we get them!

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Update:

Its been discussed along the vines that this new WHQL driver set by Nvidia will release when Crysis Warhead explodes on to shelves Sept 16th. Its also been discussed about a major upgrade to DX9 which will push the level to DX9.0d unlike the smaller incremental updates we've seen in the past.