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AMD graphics drivers have a major update
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http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop?os=Windows+10+-+64

I don't pretend to know if this actually helps anything for benchmarks, but there's one important thing here:

Custom Resolution Support:
This feature provides users more control over display capabilities allowing the user to create custom display profiles to attempt to drive their display with chosen resolution, timings, refresh rates and pixel clocks.

in other words, now you don't need a program like CRU anymore, it's a native thing

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/desktop?os=Windows+10+-+64

I don't pretend to know if this actually helps anything for benchmarks, but there's one important thing here:

[quote][b]Custom Resolution Support:[/b]
This feature provides users more control over display capabilities allowing the user to create custom display profiles to attempt to drive their display with chosen resolution, timings, refresh rates and pixel clocks.[/quote]

in other words, now you don't need a program like CRU anymore, it's a native thing
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also there's a fancy new UI for most of the basic settings, which I presume isn't fully complete since there's an "additional settings" button that just sends you back to the old CCC

also there's a fancy new UI for most of the basic settings, which I presume isn't fully complete since there's an "additional settings" button that just sends you back to the old CCC
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do i need this if i already had the latest beta driver

do i need this if i already had the latest beta driver
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I had beta drivers + it still told me to download this anyways

I had beta drivers + it still told me to download this anyways
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Having trouble installing this, if I tab to something else I cant get the screen up for it again, its been stuck for over 15 minutes now surely it should have finished already? Running Windows 7 64bit.

Having trouble installing this, if I tab to something else I cant get the screen up for it again, its been stuck for over 15 minutes now surely it should have finished already? Running Windows 7 64bit.
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Okay it took its time but its said its successfully installed now.

Okay it took its time but its said its successfully installed now.
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I can't change my resolution with this update

I can't change my resolution with this update
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apparently this helped people on reddit a fuck ton https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3u44ox/new_amd_crimson_drivers_improved_csgo/

apparently this helped people on reddit a fuck ton https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3u44ox/new_amd_crimson_drivers_improved_csgo/
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help I can't switch back to stretched

help I can't switch back to stretched
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cerealhelp I can't switch back to stretchedkounterpartsapparently this helped people on reddit a fuck ton https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3u44ox/new_amd_crimson_drivers_improved_csgo/
[quote=cereal]help I can't switch back to stretched[/quote]

[quote=kounterparts]apparently this helped people on reddit a fuck ton https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3u44ox/new_amd_crimson_drivers_improved_csgo/[/quote]
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HotCoffeecerealhelp I can't switch back to stretchedkounterpartsapparently this helped people on reddit a fuck ton https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3u44ox/new_amd_crimson_drivers_improved_csgo/

if you read the comments his fix didn't work for most people

[quote=HotCoffee][quote=cereal]help I can't switch back to stretched[/quote]

[quote=kounterparts]apparently this helped people on reddit a fuck ton https://www.reddit.com/r/GlobalOffensive/comments/3u44ox/new_amd_crimson_drivers_improved_csgo/[/quote][/quote]


if you read the comments his fix didn't work for most people
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wait what are you saying INTEL had this before AMD?

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/img/add_customadvanced.jpg

wait what are you saying [i]INTEL[/i] had this before AMD?

[img]http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/img/add_customadvanced.jpg[/img]
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No, AMD has always had resolution options. Unfortunately, the current version of Radeon Software's Display settings does NOT have resolution options natively yet. You can change this via the Windows method, on Windows 8.1 and 10, right click the desktop, Display Settings > Advanced display settings (which is probably what AMD is assuming) OR within Radeon Software, going to Home > Preferences > Radeon Additional Settings > (this opens the old crappy catalyst driver) > My Digital Flat Panels > Custom Resolutions (Digital Flat-Panel).

What I'm assuming is over time, Radeon Software will incorporate more and more features, until eventually, the old Catalyst software won't be needed at all. For now, it's a holdover for incase you need a feature that hasn't been added into the current ecosystem AMD is trying to create.

As someone who uses both AMD and Nvidia systems, I must say overall I'm very happy with Radeon Software. I like it way more than GeForce Experience. It's just unfortunate that AMD cards aren't breaking any records and the software isn't fully featured like GeForce Experience is right now.

No, AMD has always had resolution options. Unfortunately, the current version of Radeon Software's Display settings does NOT have resolution options natively yet. You can change this via the Windows method, on Windows 8.1 and 10, right click the desktop, Display Settings > Advanced display settings (which is probably what AMD is assuming) OR within Radeon Software, going to Home > Preferences > Radeon Additional Settings > (this opens the old crappy catalyst driver) > My Digital Flat Panels > Custom Resolutions (Digital Flat-Panel).

What I'm assuming is over time, Radeon Software will incorporate more and more features, until eventually, the old Catalyst software won't be needed at all. For now, it's a holdover for incase you need a feature that hasn't been added into the current ecosystem AMD is trying to create.

As someone who uses both AMD and Nvidia systems, I must say overall I'm very happy with Radeon Software. I like it way more than GeForce Experience. It's just unfortunate that AMD cards aren't breaking any records and the software isn't fully featured like GeForce Experience is right now.
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deykuzorNo, AMD has always had resolution options. Unfortunately, the current version of Radeon Software's Display settings does NOT have resolution options natively yet. You can change this via the Windows method, on Windows 8.1 and 10, right click the desktop, Display Settings > Advanced display settings (which is probably what AMD is assuming) OR within Radeon Software, going to Home > Preferences > Radeon Additional Settings > (this opens the old crappy catalyst driver) > My Digital Flat Panels > Custom Resolutions (Digital Flat-Panel).

What I'm assuming is over time, Radeon Software will incorporate more and more features, until eventually, the old Catalyst software won't be needed at all. For now, it's a holdover for incase you need a feature that hasn't been added into the current ecosystem AMD is trying to create.

As someone who uses both AMD and Nvidia systems, I must say overall I'm very happy with Radeon Software. I like it way more than GeForce Experience. It's just unfortunate that AMD cards aren't breaking any records and the software isn't fully featured like GeForce Experience is right now.

Ohhh you mean the new UI didn't have it. Okay that makes more sense.

Liking the redesign even though I don't have an AMD card. Hopefully NVIDIA will do something similar, GeForce Experience isn't really the same thing.

[quote=deykuzor]No, AMD has always had resolution options. Unfortunately, the current version of Radeon Software's Display settings does NOT have resolution options natively yet. You can change this via the Windows method, on Windows 8.1 and 10, right click the desktop, Display Settings > Advanced display settings (which is probably what AMD is assuming) OR within Radeon Software, going to Home > Preferences > Radeon Additional Settings > (this opens the old crappy catalyst driver) > My Digital Flat Panels > Custom Resolutions (Digital Flat-Panel).

What I'm assuming is over time, Radeon Software will incorporate more and more features, until eventually, the old Catalyst software won't be needed at all. For now, it's a holdover for incase you need a feature that hasn't been added into the current ecosystem AMD is trying to create.

As someone who uses both AMD and Nvidia systems, I must say overall I'm very happy with Radeon Software. I like it way more than GeForce Experience. It's just unfortunate that AMD cards aren't breaking any records and the software isn't fully featured like GeForce Experience is right now.[/quote]

Ohhh you mean the new UI didn't have it. Okay that makes more sense.

Liking the redesign even though I don't have an AMD card. Hopefully NVIDIA will do something similar, GeForce Experience isn't really the same thing.
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Some people might to revert their drivers to an older version or be very careful of your temps

https://np.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/3ua7xj/psa_crimson_will_lock_your_fan_speed_when/
https://twitter.com/AMDRadeon/status/671058196547706880

Some people might to revert their drivers to an older version or be very careful of your temps

https://np.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/3ua7xj/psa_crimson_will_lock_your_fan_speed_when/
https://twitter.com/AMDRadeon/status/671058196547706880
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ForefatherSome people might to revert their drivers to an older version or be very careful of your temps

https://np.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/3ua7xj/psa_crimson_will_lock_your_fan_speed_when/
https://twitter.com/AMDRadeon/status/671058196547706880

Apparently it is a issue with 3rd party overclocking software. Not crimson. Afterburner needs updated.

(update) Apparently it also happens on some non-reference boards when you mess with the fan in the overdrive settings. Leaving the fan on auto fixes this.

[quote=Forefather]Some people might to revert their drivers to an older version or be very careful of your temps

https://np.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/3ua7xj/psa_crimson_will_lock_your_fan_speed_when/
https://twitter.com/AMDRadeon/status/671058196547706880[/quote]
Apparently it is a issue with 3rd party overclocking software. Not crimson. Afterburner needs updated.

(update) Apparently it also happens on some non-reference boards when you mess with the fan in the overdrive settings. Leaving the fan on auto fixes this.
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Everything is so smooth now. The software looks great as well. AMD really did a great job with this one. Would recommend.

Everything is so smooth now. The software looks great as well. AMD really did a great job with this one. Would recommend.
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now the whole driver is in my native lang, and i donno what stuff mean :D good thing i still have my radeonpro

now the whole driver is in my native lang, and i donno what stuff mean :D good thing i still have my radeonpro
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