GeForce 551.86 WHQL driver download
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aufkrawall2
It's 99% marketing anyway. When it's not there, it likely is not needed and game might run fine and at maximum performance even with months old drivers.
Funny how this PR nonsense is kind of backfiring with users nagging about it once there's a title "missing". No "GameReady" driver for a game = driver not ready. Well, not 100% illogical...
Krteq
Changelog from GeForce forums feedback thread:
Fixed Gaming Bugs:
[Advanced Optimus] Notebook may not wake up from sleep when in NVIDIA GPU only display mode [4454524]
[Hitman 3] Stutter observed in some Advanced Optimus notebooks [4443236]
Fixed General Bugs:
RTX HDR uses saturation and tone curve that matches Gamma 2.0 instead of 2.2 [4514298]
RTX Digital Vibrance incorrectly detects Paint.net app as a supported app [4539617]
[Acer XZ272] When parsing the invalid EDID of the monitor, the PC will bugcheck/go into system reboot [4487078]
Open Issues:
GeForce GTX 10/RTX 20 series: PC may randomly freeze when Windows Hardware- Accelerated GPU Scheduling and NVIDIA SLI are both enabled [4009884]
Tekken 8 may randomly crash during gameplay on GeForce GTX 10 series graphics cards [4503216]
GeForce GRD 551.86 Feedback Thread (Released 3/19/24)
FatBoyNL
No support for FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition.
Meh 😀
EDIT: I was actually wrong about this, the game IS supported. Yay. Thanks @OnnA 😎
stryfe2010
Haven't tried gaming yet but one thing I've noticed right away is this driver has the lowest performance hit on my 3060 12gb when it comes to RTX Super Resolution. I have quality on 3 and I'm using Zotac Firestorm to monitor my Auto OC. My card goes from stock 1807/7500 to 1965/7500 with RSR, my temp goes to 62c then my auto fans kick in and bring it down to 57c with my fans at 61%. In comparison the Windows Insider driver 555.41 was taking my card to 71c.
Exostenza
Installed without issue. This driver is benching within margin of error of 551.76. At first glance driver seems good.
551.86 vs 551.76
Speed Way
XantaX
Minor fixes, no need to install this driver 551.76 works fine 🙂
OnnA
Let's go 😛
Installed fine, No restart is needed.
BF 2042 HDR - OK
BF1 DX11 - OK (HDR10 is buggy in this game, using Reshade HDR)
Forza H5 RTX HDR - OK
Diablo 4 HDR - OK
Witcher 3 RTX HDR - OK
Horizon Zero Dawn HDR - OK
Alone in the Dark HDR - OK (HDR is bugged for me, using reshade)
Very good driver, still playing my games without restarting PC after update 😉
BF2042 & Forza H5 still compile new shader for the new driver tho.
Note:
Very stable & fast driver, overall good release 😀
WhiteLightning
Moderator
R551.86 (r550_00) / 31.0.15.5186 (3-12-2024)
endbase
Fortnite crashes on this driver and I checked the driver but it forces Geforce experience on install
Troyboy
Had multiple crashes already from this driver even from the desktop. Screen blacked out, RMP at maxed followed by a crash.
endbase
Installed with NVCleaninstall without geforce experience the normal driver install keeps forcing geforce
edit same result Fortnite crashes on start up
Rogerbee
Are you sure it's not the new app!? Would make more sense than GFE if you didn't choose it. Enforcing the new app over NVCP was bound to happen at some point, looks like it might be now. I'll see what others say....
Rogerbee
This is hardly surprising. Is a 10 Series even on the requirements!?
endbase
Nope nothing to do with the new app
NiColaoS
3 & 4 level is literally like playing a game. I never use them. Up to 2 clocks remain relatively calm. Each step the power consumption doubles but 3+4 in times go on full clocks/power. Especially if you have 1440p and use it on 1080p or 1440p videos. If you use 'em on 480p videos, it's OK but generally the difference is not that majestic that makes it worth it.
stryfe2010
My clocks are always on full as I have NVCPL set to prefer maximum performance. I have a 4k 55in set to 1440p 120 and have YouTube TV and all the channels are either 720p or 1080p so I use RTR Super Resolution everyday. I also like how it works with Twitch streams also. Some drivers cause the temps to get in the 70s with fans at 71% but this driver keeps my auto overclock steady with the temps in the upper 50s and fans at about 61%
NiColaoS
Well, your setup is totally different than mine. I agree you need Super Resolution. On 55 inches it sure will work better. I even hate my 1440p 27" monitor. I want 27" 4K monitor for the PPI alone (109 vs 163 PPI), but then I'd certainly need new GPU as well.
Mda400
Or Craaaazy taxeh
OmegaMalkior
Nothing of this for me. Fortnite booted up fine, and no GFE prompt as well
tsunami231
that right there why i want 27" 4k but would need new gpu, 55" 4k is fine if your 8+ feet away from tv at all time higher res would still be better
1440p look way better on 24" vs 27" which what i force on my 24" if DSR works
