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*Build | *Build 5342 (2006-03-24) - ''Staged build.'' Released on March 24, 2006. | ||
*Build 5308.60 (2006-02-23) - ''Unstaged build.'' Released on February 28, 2006. This build was released as a result of Windows Server "Longhorn" having many issues. There are supposedly no changes to Windows Vista since build 5308.17, but some people claim that this build is "faster, smoother, and without memory leaks". | *Build 5308.60 (2006-02-23) - ''Unstaged build.'' Released on February 28, 2006. This build was released as a result of Windows Server "Longhorn" having many issues. There are supposedly no changes to Windows Vista since build 5308.17, but some people claim that this build is "faster, smoother, and without memory leaks". | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 24 March 2006
This space is for people (the user community) testing the compatibility and/or the performance of current Valve games as well as the Steam platform, on the next generation Windows.
Purpose
The idea is to help Valve optimize their games for the next consumer platform by giving them performance samples similar to what they gathered with their stress tests.
Current Vista
- Build 5342 (2006-03-24) - Staged build. Released on March 24, 2006.
- Build 5308.60 (2006-02-23) - Unstaged build. Released on February 28, 2006. This build was released as a result of Windows Server "Longhorn" having many issues. There are supposedly no changes to Windows Vista since build 5308.17, but some people claim that this build is "faster, smoother, and without memory leaks".
Community Discussion & How to get the CTPs
Drivers downloads
These are the latest drivers, but might be for an older Vista build. For each of the following set of drivers, please read the readme for the list of supported devices.
ATi Catalyst Video Drivers
Nvidia nForce System Drivers
Nvidia Forceware Video Drivers
Creative Sound Cards
Possible Format to Post results
You might just use the same as given here
Reports
- User: nba1341
- Game: :
Counter-Strike:Source - OS: Windows Vista Home Basic (6.0, Build 5308)
- DX: Version 10
- CPU: iP4 3.06 GHz 533 MHz FSB
- Video: NVIDIA Geforce FX Go5600 (Driver Version: 6.8.0.0)
- Memory: 1.25GB PC2700 DDR So-Dimm
Video Settings
- Shader Detail: High
- Model Detail: High
- Shadow Detail: High
- Texture Detail: High
- Filtering: Triliniear
- Water: Simple Reflections
- AA: none
- VSync: off
Average FPS
- 57.43 FPS (800x600)
- 39.58 FPS (1024x768)
- User: Suede
- Game: : Counter-Strike:Source
- OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (6.0, Build 5308)
- DX: Version 10
- CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ 2.21GHz (Overclocked from 2.01GHz)
- Video: NVIDIA Geforce 6600GT (Driver Version: 6.14.10.8682)
- Memory: 1GB PC3200 DDR So-Dimm
Video Settings
- Shader Detail: High
- Model Detail: High
- Shadow Detail: High
- Texture Detail: High
- Filtering: Antistropic 16X
- Water: Reflect All
- AA: None
- VSync: Off
- HDR: Full (Where available)
Average FPS
- 60.22 FPS (1024x768)
Bugs
To Do
- Adding publisher details to steam client/game executables. Will help in publisher verification at Vista security checks.
Disclaimer
Valve currently doesn't support Windows Vista as a gaming platform.
