GeForce Forceware 258.96 WHQL released

This is a WHQL-certified release from the Release 256 family of drivers (versions 256.xx to 259.xx). This driver package supports GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, and 400-series desktop GPUs as well as ION desktop GPUs. Learn more about Release 256 drivers here .

New in Release 258.96

• Adds support for GeForce GTX 460.
• Adds support for NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround technology. Learn more about this technology including the hardware and software requirements here.
• Adds additional performance increases for GeForce GTX 400 Series GPUs in several PC games (these improvements are in addition to the previously reported Release 256 improvements). The following are examples of some of the most significant improvements measured with GeForce GTX 480. Results will vary depending on your GPU and system configuration:
  • Up to 11% in Aliens vs. Predator (1920x1200 4xAA/16xAF