GeForce Release 186

Version: 186.81 WHQL
Release Date: 2009.08.27
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7
Language: English (U.S.)
File Size:115 MB

This is a reference driver that can be installed on supported NVIDIA notebook GPUs. However, please note that your notebook original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides certified drivers for your specific notebook on their website. NVIDIA recommends that you check with your notebook OEM about recommended software updates for your notebook. OEMs may not provide technical support for issues that arise from the use of this driver.
Before downloading this driver:

1. Please check to make sure that your notebook has a supported GPU (refer to the Products Supported tab below).
2. It is recommended that you backup your current system configuration. Click here for instructions.
3. If you own a Dell Inspiron 1420, Dell XPS M1330, Dell XPS M1530, or Dell Latitude D630/D630c it is highly recommended that you first install this Dell software update.



http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook_winvista_win7_186.81_whql.html




does anyone has tested this driver on their XPS M1530?

 

Don't use 186.81. I believe that for the people who have tried it, 186.82 is much better.

 

Yea. 186.81 sucks really.
Don't have any performance gain, more likely, its performance is same as 186.03 or weaker than 186.03.
186.82 is way better!

 

190 series blows the 180s away.

 

No. I tried 19X.XX version. Sucks too. Because all of them is not WHQL for notebooks. They are just modded drivers or beta drivers.
Yet, it is user preferences and based on machines. Some machines can perform better with 19X.XX version(beta/modded). Currently, we don't have OFFICIAL/REAL/TRUE/WHQL 19X.XX driver for notebook.

 

i said that since with 190.57 i get higher bench scores than official drivers.Also theres no more flicking from powermizer and temps aren't as high.

 

You can't see that I am talking about 19X.XX driver isn't great for all machines?
It does run great on some machines but not all.
THIS WOULD MEAN IF IT RUNS GREAT = HIGH BENCHMARK
IF IT RUNS STUPID = LOW BENCHMARK
Isn't this obvious?
Moreover, 19X.XX = not official for notebooks CURRENTLY
You thought I haven't try 190.57? I tried it and it sucks. I tried more than almost 10 drivers recently.
It is based on people and THEIR MACHINES. Not all machines can run better(higher benchmark) with 190.57.
Not all machines can run great(better benchmark) with 186.XX.
So, please do know there are no 1 DRIVER that will suite all notebooks.

 

You can't see that I am talking about 19X.XX driver isn't great for all machines?
It does run great on some machines but not all.



Sorry mate i wasnt paying attention to the whole thing.

 

Never mind. You're welcome. LOL.