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NVIDIA has released the following WHQL certified drivers for use with Windows Vista RTM that will enable you to test the basic features and capabilities of the new operating system. NVIDIA is committed to supporting Microsoft Windows Vista on current and previous GPU generations. It's important to us that you have an excellent experience through the Vista transition, and driver development is the highest priority in our company.
Release Highlights:
- WHQL-certified for Windows Vista
- Adds support for GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 260 GPUs.
- Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI™ technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI Technology with GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 260 GPUs.
- Adds support for CUDA™ Technology.
- Adds beta support Folding@home distributing computing application.
- Supports HybridPower, a Hybrid SLI Technology, on the following GPUs and motherboards:
- GeForce GTX 280 GPU
- GeForce GTX 260 GPU
- nForce 780a SLI motherboards
- nForce 750a SLI motherboards
- Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
- Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, and known compatibility issues.
- Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
Supported Products:
GeForce GTX 280
GeForce GTX 260
nForce 780a SLI
nForce 750a SLI
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All Downloads for Windows Vista 32-bit
All Downloads for Windows Vista 64-bit
