Encrypted_God Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 What is the deal with this "Beta" era...I mean, geee'z. Beta, Beta, Beta (Not Marsha, Marsha, Marsha <_< ) Are the beta drivers that good? I have never used them so I was just wondering if i should try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
virus Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 i went to beta drivers for my graphics card once and my scores dident change, also my games acted funny with them too. so ive stuck with official straight from nvidias site drivers lol. but for some people they do increase benchmarking scores. but not always. it all depends on your setup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 Now that's something to think about eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 Perhaps the drivers should never be tested outside of nVidia or ATI? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 Perhaps the drivers should never be tested outside of nVidia or ATI? 572334[/snapback] For REAL HUH! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 (edited) Betas are there to help the companies find out about problems which they may have otherwise missed. Its an important phase in getting the drivers out there. I suppose having fully public betas means they find problems more quickly. It may also give them chance to show of performance gains ealier (if they're there) Either way, they are test drivers by nature so if you want to avoid problems stick to official complete releases. Edited November 5, 2005 by jammin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 Betas are there to help the companies find out about problems which they may have otherwise missed.Its an important phase in getting the drivers out there. I suppose having fully public betas means they find problems more quickly. It may also give them chance to show of performance gains ealier (if they're there) Either way, they are test drivers by nature so if you want to avoid problems stick to official complete releases. 572337[/snapback] So...the term "Beta" can be, or is, considered to be a "Pre-Driver" or "test driver" maybe even "soon-to-be-released Driver?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 "Beta" is a term used to refer to a program or something of the like that has been completed enough by the developers to have them label it as a Beta (as opposed to Alpha, which is like a lesser Beta, testing done in house). Beta programs are usually mostly complete, but are like a preview of what the final program will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 "Beta" is a term used to refer to a program or something of the like that has been completed enough by the developers to have them label it as a Beta (as opposed to Alpha, which is like a lesser Beta, testing done in house). Beta programs are usually mostly complete, but are like a preview of what the final program will be. 572348[/snapback] Very Nice expanation....wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze_Badger Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 I am the master of useless info . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encrypted_God Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 LOL....Come on now..take it easy on 'yo self Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold_snipe Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 I am the master of useless info . 572360[/snapback] ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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