Fixes:

New in Release 186.08 Numerous bug fixes. More information can be found in the release documentation.Installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0428.

New in Release 185/186 drivers:

Adds support for CUDA 2.2 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See CUDA for more details.Expands GPU hardware acceleration for the NVIDIA Video Encoding library to GPUs with less than 32 cores. Applications using this library include CyberLink PowerDirector 7, Nero Move it 1.5, Loilo SuperLoiloScope MARS, and CyberLink MediaShow Espresso.Accelerates performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 185/186 drivers vs. Release 182 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):Up to 25% performance increase in The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark AthenaUp to 22% performance increase in Crysis: Warhead with antialiasing enabledUp to 11% performance increase in Fallout 3 with antialiasing enabledUp to 14% performance increase in Far Cry 2Up to 30% performance increase in Half-Life 2 engine games with 3-way and 4-way SLIUp to 45% performance increase in Mirror’s Edge with antialiasing enabledSupports GeForce Plus Power Pack #3. Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!

Existing Support:

Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL, including SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0.Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects.Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.

*Note: The following SLI features are only supported on Windows Vista: Quad SLI technology using GeForce 9800 GX2 or GeForce GTX 295, 3-way SLI technology, Hybrid SLI, and SLI multi-monitor support.

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