Which Catalyst Version are you using?

Jeff · Aug 17, 2003, 04:21 PM

Post here which version you are using and why (and what video card)

For me:

Catalyst 3.4, because I am lazy.

upgrading to 3.6 on the 8500dv now though.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Aug 17, 2003, 04:37 PM

driver version: omega 2.4.74a (latest omega driver based on cats 3.6)
card: Radeon 9700 Pro (some OEM one dunno)

works like a charm... and the newer drivers finally allow FSAA to work properly in the damn Tom Clancy games (RVS AND SC)

***Zardon*** · Aug 17, 2003, 04:38 PM

ive been playing with the new betas, but I like 3.6, ive them installed atm.

BiGBrOwNPimpsta · Aug 17, 2003, 04:39 PM

o yea zardon u cant say anything bout the new drivers right? lol damn. but do they seem better on your system all i ask

WildChild · Aug 17, 2003, 04:39 PM

3.6 here...I always keep up on the drivers etc.

Dyre Straits · Aug 17, 2003, 04:42 PM

I'm using CAT 3.4 officials. (I'll likely update them to Omega's based 3.4s soon.)

The main reason I'm using these is due to the fact that I can't reboot my computer with the Video Out connected using any of the CAT 3.5 or 3.6 based drivers. That goes for Omega's as well. My monitor goes out of sync just as soon as it reaches Windows.

I generally have no problem with the 3.4s anyway. I just like to keep up with the latest and greatest....but, when the 'greatest' doesn't fit, I have to go with the ones that work at all.

EDIT: NOW using Omega's CAT 3.4s

Swifty2003 · Aug 17, 2003, 04:42 PM

Omega 3.5's

***Zardon*** · Aug 17, 2003, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BiGBrOWnPimpsta
o yea zardon u cant say anything bout the new drivers right? lol damn. but do they seem better on your system all i ask

ATI as you guys know are always striving to bring out better drivers, with bug fixes etc, but as you know I cant really talk about them, im under NDA. I just find 3.6 work best on my specific rig, but there are always new betas just around the corner.

3.6 official are a really good all round set, well they have been for me. I dont get time to play with omegas sets much nowadays as im always testing betas.

**MIG-31** · Aug 17, 2003, 04:50 PM

i use 3.4 due to being faster/more stable and sharper than 3.6's

and just to note thanks zardon for putting in my siggy

Necrosis · Aug 17, 2003, 05:19 PM

2.4.74a's for me.

Why: Well I guess because their the newest.

Bult By ATI 9700 Pro

Quote:

Originally posted by BiGBrOWnPimpsta
driver version: omega 2.4.74a (latest omega driver based on cats 3.6)
card: Radeon 9700 Pro (some OEM one dunno)

works like a charm... and the newer drivers finally allow FSAA to work properly in the damn Tom Clancy games (RVS AND SC)

I wish they fixed SC for me, still have that annoying FSAA problem. Ugh, the main reason I haven't played this game in months and still have yet to beat it.

Chaos · Aug 17, 2003, 06:03 PM

Omega's 2.4.74a XP Hacked drivers.

IronChisel · Aug 17, 2003, 06:33 PM

Omega 3.5's on a 9700 Pro with the 9800 hack. They work great on every game that I have installed on my rig.
I tried the official 3.6's but did not have much luck. Besides, Omega's driver are always the best.

jeuda · Aug 17, 2003, 07:07 PM

3.6 Cat. Like no frills , no extra, just the recommended.

Datagg · Aug 17, 2003, 09:46 PM

Omega all the way........The slogan comes to mind, "youve tried the rest now heres the best"....Long live omega....

Jeff · Aug 17, 2003, 10:33 PM

Well I upgraded my 8500dv system to the 3.6's, and I couldn't be happier! I absolutely love them! Going to install them on my 32DDR systems now!

Rayder · Aug 17, 2003, 11:00 PM

I'm using the 3.5 hotfix drivers. They fixed and infinite loop problem I had with one game with 3.4 and below.

The 3.6's gave me flickering/missing textures in some games.

Shadow Lady · Aug 18, 2003, 12:31 AM

Im using Omega's 3.5 drivers again cauze the stupid problems whit my machine hangin are back with 3.6

Vampyromaniac · Aug 18, 2003, 12:49 AM

I'm using Catalyst 3.5 on my AIW9700Pro . . . I haven't read enough positive stuff about 3.6, to update (and I'm lazy too

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Datagg · Aug 18, 2003, 01:37 AM

Im using 3.6 with no probs, and im lazy two, took me awhile to get my lazy but to d/l them. yet they work great....

**MIG-31** · Aug 18, 2003, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
I'm using Catalyst 3.5 on my AIW9700Pro . . . I haven't read enough positive stuff about 3.6, to update (and I'm lazy too )

would you say 3.5 is better than 3.4 or just try them for myself and see?

Vampyromaniac · Aug 18, 2003, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnybravo
would you say 3.5 is better than 3.4 or just try them for myself and see?

3.5 gave me better bench scores than 3.4 (except in 3Dmark03), that's the only difference I saw

Datagg · Aug 18, 2003, 04:00 AM

3.5's were better than 3.4's, then better even still in my case with 3.6's

**MIG-31** · Aug 18, 2003, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
3.5 gave me better bench scores than 3.4 (except in 3Dmark03), that's the only difference I saw

give them a try later.

toddsmack2k · Aug 18, 2003, 11:33 PM

Beta's and Cat 3.6!

~~DriveEuro~~ · Aug 19, 2003, 03:01 AM

Omega 3.5s

**MIG-31** · Aug 19, 2003, 10:08 AM

now 3.5 havnt fully tested yet.

Skillz · Aug 21, 2003, 01:15 AM

Using Omega 2.4.60 (Cat 3.5)
Best results, best IQ i.m.o.

With Omega 2.4.74a (Cat 3.6)
I also get flickering textures.

Maybe this will be solved with Cat 3.7