NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Driver 358.78 Beta 64-bit Download

Posted at November 17, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Driver 358.78 Beta 64-bit Description

GameWorks VR Driver Support:

- NVIDIA's Windows driver version 358.78 provides beta support for GameWorks VR.
- It is recommended that all VR developers upgrade to this driver!

Fixes (over 356.04):

- Updated driver support for GameWorks VR SDK, adding notebook support, VR SLI enhancements, and bug fixes.
- VR SLI now compatible with NVIDIA Direct Mode (pre-Windows 10 only; Windows 10 support in progress)
- Improved performance for VR SLI on Quadro GPUs
- Many bug fixes for VR SLI and Direct Mode
- Fixed a wait timeout error observed with the sample test app on the first present call
 

Known installation issue:

- If you’re using the Oculus runtime, please reboot after install to ensure it picks up the new driver version.

About Graphics Drivers:

While installing the graphics driver allows the system to properly recognize the chipset and the card manufacturer, updating the video driver can bring about various changes.

It can improve the overall graphics experience and performance in either games or various engineering software applications, include support for newly developed technologies, add compatibility with newer GPU chipsets, or resolve different problems that might have been encountered.

When it comes to applying this release, the installation steps should be a breeze, as each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible so that each user can update the GPU on their own and with minimum risks (however, check to see if this download supports your graphics chipset).

Therefore, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the setup, follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure you reboot the system so that the changes take effect.

That being said, download the driver, apply it on your system, and enjoy your newly updated graphics card. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to speed with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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