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BeardedKirklander · 26-11-2006

Just wanted to give folks a heads up.

Each time an ATI Catalyst driver release comes out, I test it like crazy on my systems. So far, it seems like the Catalyst 6.11 drivers are the most stable and compatible set since the 6.3 drivers.

My older titles include Virtual Pool 3, Links 2001, Links 2003, Re-Volt, Rollcage Stage II, Rallisport Challenge and Quake 3 Arena all seem to work without a hitch. More modern titles like Unreal Tournament 2004 (v 3369), Dungeon Siege and Dungeon Siege LOA (with 6xAA) and Lord of the Rings, Battle for Middle Earth II also seem to work great.

Every set from 6.4 to 6.10 had trouble with at least some of these titles, but 6.11 does not seem to, so I think they may be worth a look to other ATI owners out there.

BTW, for those that HATE the CCC as much as I do (that lame Catalyst Contrl Center), there is a site called NGOHQ that combines the core driver with the standard Control Panel and makes it available for download:

http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=F...&dwn_cat_id=18

That is what I have been using for a long time. The Control Panel just works better and isn't all bloated and buggy like the CCC, so I wanted to let folks know about it.

Anyway, hope these drivers work as well for you as they seem to for me.

Good luck.

BTW, the 6.11's with the standard Control Panel still seem to work fine with Rad Linker, so no worries there for fans of that awesome util.

26-11-2006	#1 (permalink)
BeardedKirklander CD Freak Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: United States Posts: 2,949	ATI Catalyst 6.11 drivers looking very good - seem very Stable & Compatible Just wanted to give folks a heads up. Each time an ATI Catalyst driver release comes out, I test it like crazy on my systems. So far, it seems like the Catalyst 6.11 drivers are the most stable and compatible set since the 6.3 drivers. My older titles include Virtual Pool 3, Links 2001, Links 2003, Re-Volt, Rollcage Stage II, Rallisport Challenge and Quake 3 Arena all seem to work without a hitch. More modern titles like Unreal Tournament 2004 (v 3369), Dungeon Siege and Dungeon Siege LOA (with 6xAA) and Lord of the Rings, Battle for Middle Earth II also seem to work great. Every set from 6.4 to 6.10 had trouble with at least some of these titles, but 6.11 does not seem to, so I think they may be worth a look to other ATI owners out there. BTW, for those that HATE the CCC as much as I do (that lame Catalyst Contrl Center), there is a site called NGOHQ that combines the core driver with the standard Control Panel and makes it available for download: http://www.ngohq.com/home.php?page=F...&dwn_cat_id=18 That is what I have been using for a long time. The Control Panel just works better and isn't all bloated and buggy like the CCC, so I wanted to let folks know about it. Anyway, hope these drivers work as well for you as they seem to for me. Good luck. BTW, the 6.11's with the standard Control Panel still seem to work fine with Rad Linker, so no worries there for fans of that awesome util.