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    New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    One of the problems that have always affected the Nvidia GTX 1080 TI was that, even at max settings and resolution ( I mean 4k ), the shadow borders looked a bit pixelated and the texture of the image always seemed to be a bit " reticulated " and in CloD, this was pretty evident in particular.
    Finally with last drivers available ( 451.48 ) Nvidia fixed it and now finally everything looks like as it always should have been.
    A " MUST HAVE ", IMHO.
    As always, if you don't know exactly what you are about to do, leave your Nvidia drivers as they are. Better an obsolete video driver than doing something wrong that could possibly roast your PC.

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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    425.31 was the last decent all rounder for my 1080.

    Will give this a try.
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    I never think of drivers until someone mentions them, then I'm typically several months behind. I really wish I could say I notice anything different when updating.
    Perhaps I just don't have enough variety of games and applications etc to really see how things apply. I've only got Blitz. No games, no apps.

    Perhaps it's just I've spent all my years focused as a guitarist. I can pick out crap or great guitar tone in an instant, and apply the best corresponding facial expression.

    I have a 1070. I apply new drivers and if things don't fall to bits assume I've done the 'right' thing.

    Oh well, that's my limit of understanding.

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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Quote Originally Posted by dazza View Post
    I never think of drivers until someone mentions them, then I'm typically several months behind. I really wish I could say I notice anything different when updating.
    Perhaps I just don't have enough variety of games and applications etc to really see how things apply. I've only got Blitz. No games, no apps.

    Perhaps it's just I've spent all my years focused as a guitarist. I can pick out crap or great guitar tone in an instant, and apply the best corresponding facial expression.

    I have a 1070. I apply new drivers and if things don't fall to bits assume I've done the 'right' thing.

    Oh well, that's my limit of understanding.

    Daz
    Take in mind that somehow the changes and improvements are normally very peculiar stuffs so it's quite normal if you don't notice them at first glance if it wasn't already a bit that you were observing/keep an eye on them. So stick with the bass with 6 strings and don't bother yourself with the video card drivers too much ( maybe using the free time left to provide us with some good video of you playing it..at least here bass with 6 strings videos are always more than welcome )

    Last but not least don't forget that the definition " guitar " is wrong. There are only basses with a variable number of strings, guitars doesn't exist ( If you follow Davie 504 on YouTube you know what I mean )

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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Quote Originally Posted by Erpr.Gr.210_Belial View Post
    Last but not least don't forget that the definition " guitar " is wrong. There are only basses with a variable number of strings, guitars doesn't exist ( If you follow Davie 504 on YouTube you know what I mean )

    Hehe. I don't follow anyone. Certainly not someone on youtube half my age ! Sorry, I'm too old to have any interest in social media.

    And I'm very happy with everything I've learned from Jimmy Page - including using an 18 string guitar.

    OK. Now back to Tobruk. I'm itching to get into the desert.

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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Quote Originally Posted by dazza View Post
    Perhaps it's just I've spent all my years focused as a guitarist. I can pick out crap or great guitar tone in an instant, and apply the best corresponding facial expression.
    Same here, not sure if it's a blessing or a curse sometimes!

    1080 Ti - I went from 445.xx to 451.xx and got stutters on DCS so switched back. Not sure I've got the appetite at the moment to change again

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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    For some reason DCS seems to be a lot more finicky about drivers that most other sims i have. Stutter induction seems to be the biggest visiable problem with a lot of the green teams later drivers. The game is perceptably smoother on the older drivers but there is nothing measurable that i can see. Placebo perhaps but i dont think it is.

    I see this driver offers added snakeoil for the latest Win10 build. A new driver and a new Win10 build is too much risk for me!!
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Quote Originally Posted by BOO View Post
    For some reason DCS seems to be a lot more finicky about drivers that most other sims i have. Stutter induction seems to be the biggest visiable problem with a lot of the green teams later drivers. The game is perceptably smoother on the older drivers but there is nothing measurable that i can see. Placebo perhaps but i dont think it is.

    I see this driver offers added snakeoil for the latest Win10 build. A new driver and a new Win10 build is too much risk for me!!
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Well in this particular case I took notice of things and while flying Cliffs my GPU temperature sat consistently 10-15 deg higher compared to my previous 445.87 driver.
    I compared back and forth so I'll stick with the older ones for now.

    I've a 1070 in an Asus ROG laptop hooked up to a 32" tv.

    Look at me learning tech stuff.

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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    At least here not noticed any temperature increase ( My GTX 1080 Ti run pretty much always at 56° but I'm using a desktop ). Check if the PC air intakes, air filters and fans ( Especially about this one check also if they are running at the correct RPMs; When I was playing on the laptop I had a similar problem and it was fault of the side fan about to pass to a better life and so running at lower RPMs even at the max speed ) are clean and working correctly because, at least IMHO, such an increase in temps is a possible indicator that something else not related to the drivers is not running as planned. ( 10-15° in more are quite a lot speaking of PCs, even worst on a laptop ). Take in mind that an heavy load on the processor of the video card, at the worst, should let raise the temperature of 3-4° max ) even guessing a super additional load provoked by the new drivers. Everything above it should be considered as a " Red Alert ". ( In any case never let the video card go above 75° max )
    Make a double check, better one check in more than the PC roasted ( In addition be very careful because the NVidia cards are prone to damages due to overheating ). Especially if you use the video card overclocked be very very careful!
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Some free technical advice...

    First, download the driver from https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/drivers/, to a folder you can remember.

    A common procedure for updating NVIDIA drivers is to first download and run the free DDU (Wagnard Software) to remove all video drivers. Run this from Windows' Safe mode (Hold SHIFT key while clicking on RESTART) from the start icon in the lower left of the desktop. After the machine reboots with no driver, run the downloaded Driver package. You'll have the option for custom or auto installation.

    I always use custom/clean install, but I like to play with these settings. I've had no trouble with this procedure for literally years, but as usual, do this at your own risk.
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    I dont routinely use DDU anymore than i have to. This is also DDUs own recommendation. Its a great tool for cleaning out a fubar'd install.

    When i would use it is when rolling back a driver version. I have no evidence i need to though but it makes sense in my mind that things roll forward better than they do in reverse.

    I did a little comparison of drivers installed with DDU and simply installed a la the normal way. In 15 drivers installed over about 12 months i saw no benefit with DDU nor any problems with the bog standard way.
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Recommended usage: FROM Wagnard:

    -DDU should be used when having a problem uninstalling / installing a driver or when switching GPU brand.
    -DDU should not be used every time you install a new driver unless you know what you are doing.
    -The tool can be used in Normal mode but for absolute stability when using DDU, Safemode is always the best.
    -Make a backup or a system restore (but it should normally be pretty safe).
    -It is best to exclude the DDU folder completely from any security software to avoid issues.

    Line 2: ...know what you are doing. That's not asking too much of any technical software.
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    OK stop bickering over my incompetence hehe. I'll figure things out.

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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Quote Originally Posted by dazza View Post
    OK stop bickering over my incompetence hehe. I'll figure things out.

    Daz
    I hope we are not bickering. Just two different takes based on our own experiences.

    good luck
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    Re: New Nvidia driver finally fixed the shadows pixelation

    Thanks all for your input, it's appreciated.

    Only reason I have this goofy giant laptop is I spent the lat 20 yrs travelling abroad for gigs or in residence on cruise ships. I've not had a tower since about 2002 and had to fly 1946 and later Cliffs during my downtime. After years of carrying hefty 17" laptops and MS FF2 stick in my backpack this is the last one.

    Everything runs fine and well within advertised spec and other users posted results - though no doubt they're youngsters playing more intensive modern games.
    Probably time for a clean etc

    EDIT: Indeed it was a bit dusty, but moreso I found the ROG Gaming Center had decided to put me in 'Extreme' mode as default on it's own. I've never used this before so that'll account for the increased heat. Today's sessions it seems has things back within my usual numbers.

    Cheers
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