Yes, you read that correctly.

The new driver from Nvidia enables physx in all Nvidia 8/9 and 200 series videocards.

It will install physix software version 8.09.04

Driver version whql 178.13.

Nvidia Driver version 178.13

You mean the Ageia Physix (SP?) suite or graphics accelerator? If so that would be wonderful, unfortunately I have an old rig and Im running a Nvidia 7600GT 8x AGP!!! ARRG! Give me PCI-E or death! Im always looking for ways to try and wring a couple more frames per second out of this rig, but I cant find much to help it.

It will download a program (I am downloading the driver now-like 50 megs.), but I think the acceleration is using the videocard hardware.

My 8800gt "oc" is replacing a 7900gt, I feel your pain.

Not that I recommend it at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but that said, overclocking/volt modding or special/modified drivers-safest choice-.

I will post my general experience as well as any percieved differences in "hellgate, London", V1.18***********

P.S. Make that 86.5 megs in size.




[edit on 10/2/2008 by mrmonsoon]

OK, it seems to have installed.

I see no special indication of any form.

While playing, however, I did notice some more particles durning explosion's and such.

Now, here is a hint, it DOES run on the video-card hardware.

What that means is the card is being pushed harder and will produce more heat.

Keep this in mind as you choose to upgrade or not.

[edit on 10/2/2008 by mrmonsoon]

My game name is THYAST.
Here is my system specificatons.
NVIDIA 9600GT OC2 512 MB VIDEO MEMORY
NVIDIA TESLA C870
TWO THATS RIGHT I SAID TWO ASUS PCIE 1X PhysX cards with 128 MB ON MEMORY PER CARD
PHENOM 2.8 GHZ < NOT OVER CLOCKED THAT IS WHAT SPEED IT RUN @|
4 GB DDR 1066 MHZ RAM.
CREAIVE XF-i FATAL1TY PROFESSIONAL
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Yes when you install that software package, your GPU is enabled with the
use of the CUDA Engine Technology.
I know that my hardware is a very different feature however i tested the
software package with the three Physx ( Physics ) Accelerated removed from my system.
Yes the new software packaged will work.
I tested five games with the GPU enabled accelerator.
then again with the three PhysX accelerators reinstalled.
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Yes this is a massive change for the Nvidia Product Market.
Using pure hardware methods to increase overall system performance
inclusive to near endless applciations.
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As for where the testing and demos are located;
Ths is where you go to.
One is in the
-System Control Panel
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\_NVIDIA PhysX

Install Resources are locate here by default.

C:\Program Files\AGEIA Technologies\demos

The rest is source code and driver modules.
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I am using a multi-boot system of:
Windows XP Pro SP2
Windows VISTA Ultimate
Custom Written Linux
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I hope this helps!
--THYAST

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How much extra horsepower does the two Physix cards add to your setup? (vs just the Nvidia card with the new Physix drivers)

I was thinking of getting one but two sounds much better.