Nvidia driver update ForceWare 71.84

So I've just downloaded and tested the latest gold version of the ForceWare drivers from big n. I did not expect much, a percent or so here and there, and boy did I get a surprise !

So, for the record, here's the setup info :

Configuration

Elements Sharok
Motherboard ASUS A7N8X deluxe
CPU AMD XP 3 000+ (2,34 Ghz)
Bus speed 333Mhz DDR
Video Card Gainward 6800 Ultra Golden Sample
RAM 2 x 512Mb PC400
Driver version
 Forceware 71.84

Methodology

3DMark 2005 is used to get those graphics to compare, and Aquamark3 and Codecreatures are tested also.

Benchmark Settings

The settings for 3DMark 2005 (v1.1) were as follows :

Parameter Value
 Parameter Value
Resolution 1024x768 Anti-aliasing
 Non
Texture Filter
 Optimal Aniso max
 4
VS Profile
 2_a Other choices used
 Non
PS Profile
 2_a Number of tests
 3

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