New Features
This release of ATI Catalyst? Linux introduces product support for the following new operating systems:
* CrossFireX support
* Adaptive Anti-Aliasing support
* Support for new Linux operating systems
* ATI OverDrive? Support for Linux
* ATI MultiView?
* Auto Detection and installation of distribution packaging
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
What about the fan speed issue with the 4870? Is this even an issue? I just installed the new driver and my idle temp is back up to 77C!
Originally posted by: Bateluer
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
What about the fan speed issue with the 4870? Is this even an issue? I just installed the new driver and my idle temp is back up to 77C!
You still need to use the fan tweak, meaning no Linux unless you live in Alaska or use aftermarket cooling.
The improvements to the Linux driver mean nothing if the fan won't spin up properly. Even short periods in Linux practically cause the back of the card to glow red, to say nothing about giving the GPU any serious load. I've been an ATI fan for a while, and the performance of the 4870 is nothing to sneer at, but this is an issue that needs to be fixed. Who gives a damn if Linux now has Crossfire X support if running two 4870s melt through your case?
Edit - At least, under Vista 64, I can report a 500 point increase in 3Dmark06, for what that's worth.
Originally posted by: FiLeZz
I have been waiting all day.. Finaly......See how the 4870x2 card like this driver
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
Originally posted by: Bateluer
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
What about the fan speed issue with the 4870? Is this even an issue? I just installed the new driver and my idle temp is back up to 77C!
You still need to use the fan tweak, meaning no Linux unless you live in Alaska or use aftermarket cooling.
The improvements to the Linux driver mean nothing if the fan won't spin up properly. Even short periods in Linux practically cause the back of the card to glow red, to say nothing about giving the GPU any serious load. I've been an ATI fan for a while, and the performance of the 4870 is nothing to sneer at, but this is an issue that needs to be fixed. Who gives a damn if Linux now has Crossfire X support if running two 4870s melt through your case?
Edit - At least, under Vista 64, I can report a 500 point increase in 3Dmark06, for what that's worth.
I'm running Vista 64-bit and at the default setting while playing games the fan speed never goes up.
Originally posted by: Bateluer
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
What about the fan speed issue with the 4870? Is this even an issue? I just installed the new driver and my idle temp is back up to 77C!
You still need to use the fan tweak, meaning no Linux unless you live in Alaska or use aftermarket cooling.
The improvements to the Linux driver mean nothing if the fan won't spin up properly. Even short periods in Linux practically cause the back of the card to glow red, to say nothing about giving the GPU any serious load. I've been an ATI fan for a while, and the performance of the 4870 is nothing to sneer at, but this is an issue that needs to be fixed. Who gives a damn if Linux now has Crossfire X support if running two 4870s melt through your case?
Edit - At least, under Vista 64, I can report a 500 point increase in 3Dmark06, for what that's worth.
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
Originally posted by: Bateluer
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
What about the fan speed issue with the 4870? Is this even an issue? I just installed the new driver and my idle temp is back up to 77C!
You still need to use the fan tweak, meaning no Linux unless you live in Alaska or use aftermarket cooling.
The improvements to the Linux driver mean nothing if the fan won't spin up properly. Even short periods in Linux practically cause the back of the card to glow red, to say nothing about giving the GPU any serious load. I've been an ATI fan for a while, and the performance of the 4870 is nothing to sneer at, but this is an issue that needs to be fixed. Who gives a damn if Linux now has Crossfire X support if running two 4870s melt through your case?
Edit - At least, under Vista 64, I can report a 500 point increase in 3Dmark06, for what that's worth.
I'm running Vista 64-bit and at the default setting while playing games the fan speed never goes up.
Originally posted by: firewolfsm
Do we still clean old drivers off or should I just hit install?
Originally posted by: Bateluer
Originally posted by: BroadbandGamer
What about the fan speed issue with the 4870? Is this even an issue? I just installed the new driver and my idle temp is back up to 77C!
You still need to use the fan tweak, meaning no Linux unless you live in Alaska or use aftermarket cooling.
The improvements to the Linux driver mean nothing if the fan won't spin up properly. Even short periods in Linux practically cause the back of the card to glow red, to say nothing about giving the GPU any serious load. I've been an ATI fan for a while, and the performance of the 4870 is nothing to sneer at, but this is an issue that needs to be fixed. Who gives a damn if Linux now has Crossfire X support if running two 4870s melt through your case?
Edit - At least, under Vista 64, I can report a 500 point increase in 3Dmark06, for what that's worth.
Originally posted by: Cookie Monster
Im hearing horror stories with the cat 8.8s. Just how good are these drivers? everything works fine for me with cat 8.7s, so i dont want to waste my time wrestling with the new driver.