nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260/280/285/295 Driver 181.22 WHQL Windows Vista x64 International

Driver Brief

Version: 181.22
Release: 01/22/09
Update: 01/25/09
License:Free Driver
File Name: 181.22_geforce_winvista_64bit_international_whql.exe
File Size: 124.59 Mb
Environment: Windows Vista x64
Category:Display And Video Driver Download
Vendor:nVIDIA
Subcategory:NVIDIA Display And Video Driver Download

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nVIDIA GeForce GTX 260/280/285/295 Driver 181.22 WHQL Windows Vista x64 International. This is a WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.

New in Release 181.22:

  • This driver is recommended for the best GPU PhysX experience in EA’s hot PC title Mirror’s Edge.
  • This driver package automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0010.
  • Additional information on specific bug fixes can be found in the release documentation notes.

    Exciting New Features:

  • Added support for GeForce GTX 295 and GeForce GTX 285.
  • Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with all SLI-certified GPUs.
  • Enables NVIDIA SLI Multi-monitor support, giving you the ability to use two monitors with your GeForce graphics cards in SLI mode. Now you can easily switch between multi-monitor desktop mode and full screen 3D gaming mode.
  • Enables NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects.(Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory).
  • Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
  • Added support for the new NVIDIA CUDA Video Encoder with H.264 optimization.

    Blazing Fast Performance:

  • Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 181 drivers vs. Release 178 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings): Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset); Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed; Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock; Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts; Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead; Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4; Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2; Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID; Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies; Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict.

    And More:

  • Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way and Quad SLI technology.
  • Supports CUDA.
  • Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
  • Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.

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