NVIDIA is hosting a new GeForce Windows XP/Vista 182.05 (32 and 64-bit) driver. The driver is tagged as BETA.Interesting though is the high build number.

The driver supports OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs, installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.

Should you be interested, give it a try. You can check feedback on this driver in this NVIDIA discussion thread.

Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 182.05 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):

• Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
• Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
• Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
• Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
• Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA.

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