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The Muffen Man · Jul 21, 2008, 07:52 PM // 19:52

Just a quick question I want to download the latest drivers (8.7) what do I download?

Do I download the hot fix only is that what I need? Its 64.8Mb

Or do I need to download both the driver and the hot fix?

moriz · Jul 21, 2008, 08:00 PM // 20:00

the hotfix is actually an entire driver package. it should include catalyst control center.

the 8.7 drivers are beta drivers, and is not the hotfix.

The Muffen Man · Jul 21, 2008, 08:24 PM // 20:24

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Originally Posted by moriz

the hotfix is actually an entire driver package. it should include catalyst control center.

the 8.7 drivers are beta drivers, and is not the hotfix.

Cool so I just need the hot fix.

ATI released 8.7 today its on their site.

moriz · Jul 21, 2008, 08:32 PM // 20:32

yeah, i just saw it a few minutes ago.

go with the 8.7 driver, since, the hotfix is actually 8.6 i believe.

The Muffen Man · Jul 21, 2008, 10:15 PM // 22:15

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Originally Posted by moriz

yeah, i just saw it a few minutes ago.

go with the 8.7 driver, since, the hotfix is actually 8.6 i believe.

Oh right I see. So what is the hot fix?

I used to have nvidia Gfx cards before so I am a little confused with ati drivers.

Also how come nvidia have like driver #176 or something like that and ati only 8.7?

moriz · Jul 21, 2008, 10:32 PM // 22:32

ATI follows a different naming convention, and are less prone to huge version number jumps (in other words, they go up with .1 increments).

the hotfix was released to fix a few stability issues, and was not considered "official" drivers.