Nov 17 2009
ATI Catalyst 9.11 Drivers Available
Cat 9.11’s are out for XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Get’em here
These are also available for Linux at the main ATI driver page.
Nov 17 2009
Updated Intel Statement On SSD Firmware Issues
Just saw this updated statement in the Intel SSD forums:
Intel Solid-State Drive Firmware Update — Nov. 16, 2009
Intel has confirmed an issue with the firmware update process for 34nm (G2) Intel® X25-M SSDs (80GB and 160GB). This predominantly affected Windows* 7 (64bit) users during or immediately after the upgrade process to 02HA firmware using the firmware update tool (version 1.3). Intel plans to release a fix for this issue by the end of November 2009.
Please see below to decide what you should do:
– If you have not upgraded to 02HA but using 02G2 or 02G9 – then use new tool when available to upgrade to new firmware to get Trim support and better sequential write performance (160GB)
– If you have successfully upgraded to 02HA – then continue using the SSD, there are no known issues.
– If you have received a SSD with 02HA pre installed – then continue using the SSD, there are no known issues.
– If you have unsuccessfully upgraded to 02HA – then contact Intel Customer Support for instructions on how to recover the SSD via secure erase or return SSD to Intel for replacement or refund.
http://communities.intel.com/community/tech/solidstate?view=discussions
Oct 26 2009
New Intel SSD Downloads
*IMPORTANT UPDATE
Intel has pulled the firmware update. It seems it is cause no shortage of problems for people (thankfully it didn’t bite me. yet…).
See this thread at the Intel forums.
Intel SATA SSD Firmware Update Tool v1.4
This firmware update tool provides the latest firmware for the following Intel SSDs in all capacities:
- Intel® X25-M/X18-M SATA SSD on 50nm (black case) – updates to FW version 8820
- Intel® X25-E SATA SSD on 50nm (black case) – updates to FW version 8850
- Intel® X25-M/X18-M SATA SSD on 34nm (silver case) – updates to FW version 02HAIntel Solid-State Drive Toolbox v1.1
The Intel® SSD Toolbox provides a set of applications to easily manage the health and optimize the performance of your Intel SSD. The Toolbox includes a powerful set of management, information, and diagnostic tools, and is designed to work best with 34nm Intel® High Performance SSDs.
The Intel SSD Optimizer utilizes the new ATA Data Set Management Command (Trim Attribute) to help maintain performance of the 34nm Intel® High Performance SSD at out-of-the-box levels and is specifically designed to run with Microsoft Windows 7*. Intel SSD Optimizer also works with Windows Vista* and XP* through the use of the Intel SSD Toolbox.
*edit – Anandtech has benchmarks and more info: The SSD Improv: Intel & Indilinx get TRIM, Kingston Brings Intel Down to $115
Oct 06 2009
Nvidia Geforce 191.07 Drivers Released
The 191.07’s are available for XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Download
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Sep 11 2009
ATI Catalyst 9.9 Drivers Released
May 19 2009
ATI Catalyst 9.5’s, Official
As I opined on Friday, AMD had issues with their servers. The 9.5 drivers are now ‘officially’ out.
Download & Info These are available for Linux too. The 9.5’s are for newer cards only (see the release notes).
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May 18 2009
Hot Deal, SSD for $100
I don’t post deals much but this one is a fantastic deal.
Newegg has the OCZ Vertex Series OCZSSD2-1VTX30G 2.5″ 30GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) for $99 after rebate. Free shipping too.
Normal price is $149, 20% off = $119, rebate is $20 = $99.
May 15 2009
ATI Catalyst 9.5’s, Delayed
The ATI Catalyst 9.5 drivers were scheduled for release today. These drivers made it to their servers then disappeared. I do not know why they disappeared but the main ATI Driver download page has been extremely slow all day.
An initial forum post on the subject was removed and there is now a forum post stating “Sorry guys and gals the drivers are delayed until monday unfortunately. If you already download the drivers manually then you wont need to re-download them on monday as far as I am aware.”
The only place I can find these drivers at the moment is at techPowerUp so head there if you want them.
Check here Monday when they become officially released.
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May 14 2009
2009 Ars USB Flash Drive Roundup
2009 Ars USB Flash Drive Roundup
Best Drives for fastest read/write speeds: The award here goes to both the OCZ Throttle and the Patriot Xporter XT.
May 07 2009
Nvidia GeForce 185.85 WHQL Drivers
Available for XP, Vista, & Windows 7. Download Nvidia GeForce 185.85 WHQL Drivers
Apr 09 2009
ATI Catalyst 9.4 Drivers Available
These are available for XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
Download
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Apr 02 2009
Nvidia GeForce 182.50 Drivers Are Out
These are for XP & Vista. Download
Linux drivers are at version 180.44 (dated March 30, 2009). Get them at the same link above.
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