Nvidia geforce gts 450 driver versions. How to download and install new drivers
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This page contains information about installing the latest Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 driver downloads using the Nvidia Driver Update Tool.
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 drivers are tiny programs that enable your Graphics Card hardware to communicate with your operating system software. Maintaining updated Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 software prevents crashes and maximizes hardware and system performance. Using outdated or corrupt Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 drivers can cause system errors, crashes, and cause your computer or hardware to fail. Moreover, installing the wrong Nvidia drivers can make these problems worse.
Advice: If you're inexperienced with updating Nvidia device drivers manually, we highly recommend downloading the Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 Driver Utility. This tool will download and update the correct Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 driver versions automatically, protecting you against installing the wrong GeForce GTS 450 drivers.
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A graphics adapter or video card is one of the most important components of any computer. This device provides the ability to display images on the monitor screen, but stable operation is impossible without specialized software called a driver. Today we will talk about finding and installing it for one specific video adapter.
The GTS 450 is an NVIDIA graphics card that, despite its age, still performs well in basic tasks and even performs well in many games. As with any computer hardware, there are several ways to download drivers for this video adapter. Let's consider all of them in a logical order.
Method 1: NVIDIA Official Site
The search for any software, including a graphics card driver, should start from the official website. This approach is the only guarantee that the current version of the software will be downloaded, which is exactly compatible with your system and does not contain viruses. To download the driver for the GeForce GTS 450 from NVIDIA, you must follow the steps below:
- We pass to the site of the manufacturer.
- In each of the items presented here, we set the parameters as shown below.
- Button press "Search" will redirect you to the driver download page, which will also provide general information about the current version. In the tab "Features of the release" you can find information about what changes the last update contained - so, in this case, it is an optimization for the recently released Far Cry 5.
You can download the driver now by clicking the appropriate button, but first we recommend that you make sure that all parameters were specified correctly at the previous stage. To do this, go to the tab "Supported Products" and in the list with the name "GeForce 400 Series" we find directly the GTS 450. After making sure that this model is in the list, press the green button located a little higher Download Now.
- We accept the terms of the agreement, which, if desired, can be studied (underlined link in the image).
Button press "Accept and download" initiates the long-awaited process of loading the video card driver.
- When the executable file is loaded, we run it.
- After the NVIDIA Program is initialized, you and I will be asked to specify the path to save the software components. We recommend not changing anything here, but if necessary, you can click on the folder icon, set a different location, and only then click "OK".
Immediately after that, the procedure for unpacking and saving all files to the specified directory will begin.
- Upon completion of this process, a system compatibility check will run. As with the previous window, at this stage you just need to wait.
- After making sure that the software, OS and video adapter are compatible, the installer will offer us to familiarize ourselves with the NVIDIA License. You can study its content and only then accept, or you can simply click “I accept. Proceed".
- Now we need to determine Installation Options... Developer recommended option "Express" implies automatic installation of all software components and does not require our participation in the process. "Custom" it also provides the ability to define additional parameters. It is this option, due to the presence of certain nuances, that we will consider.
- Custom installation options include the following items:
- "Graphics driver" - for obvious reasons, you cannot refuse to install it.
- NVIDIA GeForce Experience - a proprietary application of the developer, containing a social element and additionally allowing to optimize the system for supported games. But we are most interested in another of its features - automatic search for driver updates, their download and subsequent installation in a semi-automatic mode. If you do not want to download updates manually in the future, make sure there is a check mark next to this software.
- PhysX System Software- another optimizer program, but more narrowly focused. If you play video games and want to get the most out of your GeForce GTS 450 graphics card, install this as well.
- Among other things, NVIDIA may suggest installing an audio driver and a 3D driver. You can use this software at your sole discretion. The first can be checked, the second is optional.
- "Perform a clean install" - a useful option if you plan to install the driver cleanly after getting rid of its old versions. Will help to avoid conflicts and failures or eliminate them altogether, if any.
Having decided on all the parameters, click on the button "Further".
- Finally, the installation procedure will start, its progress will be displayed at the bottom of the window. We recommend that you stop using various programs for this time, especially if they are demanding on system resources, you should also save everything you are working on. Be prepared for the screen to go out a couple of times and then turn on again - this is a natural and even a must when installing a graphics driver.
- The process takes place in two stages, and a system restart is required to complete the first. Close the software you are using, remembering to save the projects, and press Restart Now... If this is not done, the installer will force the OS to reboot in literally 60 seconds.
- After restarting the system, the driver installation will continue automatically, and after a few seconds you will be presented with a report on the work performed. Check it out and click "Close"... If you leave the checkmarks next to the items below the report window, you can add a GeForce Experience shortcut to your desktop and launch the application immediately.
Note: In our example, we are using a computer running Windows 10 64 bit! You also need to select the version and bit depth that matches your system.
This completes the driver installation for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450. The procedure is not the fastest, and it requires certain actions, but it is still difficult to call it complicated. If this option for finding and installing software for a video card does not suit you, or you just want to learn about other existing methods, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the continuation of our article.
Method 2: NVIDIA Online Service
The above method of finding a driver can be slightly reduced, eliminating the need to independently select the parameters of the video adapter. A special page with a "scanner" on the NVIDIA website will help us with this. The web service is able to determine the type, series and family of the product, as well as the parameters of the operating system used. The advantage of this approach is that it eliminates the possibility of errors and can be applied even when the user does not know anything about his video card, except for the manufacturer's name.
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One of the key parts of a computer is the graphics card. Despite its importance, it can run on standard software as well. But in order to enjoy all the capabilities of the component, you need to fully place it in the system. Therefore, it will never be superfluous to update the driver for NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 or for any other chip responsible for the picture on the monitor. This will allow you to get all the provided opportunities, as well as use the services that will be offered in the future.
This graphics card was produced by the giant as a product with an ideal price-performance ratio. It is an excellent solution for network communication. The component is able to please users with excellent work. It works with DirectX 11 technology to enjoy the latest developments in the gaming industry. Of course, not only gamers will be satisfied.
But for this, drivers must be installed on the computer for the corresponding element.
Disk( )
After the component is connected to the computer, it must install everything on its own. But sometimes there are situations when this does not happen. In this case, you need to use the special disc supplied in the kit. Just insert the CD into the appropriate slot, wait for autoplay. After that, using the prompts, install the driver.
Everything should start working right away. In some cases, a reboot may be required.
If autorun does not occur, try another option:
After that everything should work.
the Internet( )
If suddenly for some reason you do not have the required CD, we turn to “ World wide web". Go to official site, where you can download all the necessary software for free. To do this, select "" or another item responsible for user support.
We find the right product. It is important to choose based on your version of Windows. In general, nothing depends on the editorial office, but the bit depth plays an important role. It can be 32 bit or 64 bit.
If you do not know the bitness of the system, go to the menu " Start"And on the icon" Computer"Call the context menu, and then" Properties". A new window will appear where you need to find a line telling about the bit depth.
The Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 video adapter is a budget model that first appeared on the market in 2010. The performance of the card was sufficient to run games released before 2011 on medium and high graphics settings. The device was suitable for more modern applications, but now it belongs to budget models and has not been included in even inexpensive computers for a long time. Although the owner of an office PC will be satisfied with this option even now, without requiring replacement with periodic use for games that are not demanding on resources.
The main characteristics of the Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 with 1 GB of memory (the most popular version) are as follows:
- the graphics processor GF 106 is responsible for the operation of the card, made using a 40-nanometer process technology;
- the number of shader processes is 192, the number of rasterization units is 16;
- the bus width is 128 bits;
- the maximum data transfer rate is 57.7 Gb / s;
- memory with a volume of 1 GB is recruited from eight 128-megabyte chips, which allows the video card to operate at a frequency of up to 4000 MHz.
When the device is overclocked, the average frequency of 3600 MHz can increase to the maximum level. The 2GB and 512MB versions achieved the same performance when using GDDR5 memory. If the option with GDDR3 is chosen, the characteristics of all cards, regardless of modification, deteriorate, although not too noticeably. For example, the results in 3DMark11 tests decrease by about 5-10% (from 2072 to 1866-1979 points), in games the difference reaches 15-20%.
GeForce GTS 450 Review
The appearance of the video card differs slightly depending on the manufacturer. However, all technical parameters, including the power consumption of the GTS 450, which has a maximum value of 106 W, remain unchanged.
With a decrease in load, the TDP indicator drops, but for normal operation the card still requires a power supply with a capacity of at least 400 watts.
The video adapter is supplied with a disk with drivers and three adapters - from DVI to VGA, from mini-HDMI to HDMI and from 4-pin power connectors to one 6-pin. The set is quite standard for a budget video card and allows you to connect to it various peripheral devices - from monitors and TVs to projectors.
Directly to the GTS 450 are connected using two standard DVI-I ports and one mini-HDMI, providing image transmission up to 2560 x 1600 pixels and sound in 7.1 format.
How to overclock an Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 graphics card
You can overclock the Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 using special utilities - for example, the free Nvidia Inspektor program. For its operation, no installation is required - just start the application, press the button labeled "Show Overclocking" and configure the parameters. An increase in the frequency of the core and memory is automatically provided by an increase in the same indicator for shader units.
The recommended increase in the characteristics of the model should not exceed 10-12%. For an average frequency of 783/3600 MHz, the result would be numbers around 860-880 MHz and 3960-4000 MHz. Values \u200b\u200bwill differ for versions with GDDR3.
Providing an overclocking of the nVidia GeForce GTS 450 video card by about 1/10, you can get about the same increase in fps in the game process. However, this will only matter for games that run with this graphics card. For resource-demanding software, overclocking is not worth it - there will be no noticeable improvement, and power consumption may increase.
Users who are thinking about additional use of an overclocked video card should be aware that mining on the GTS 450 has long been considered relevant. The characteristics of the GPU will not even allow you to recoup the electricity spent on the operation of the computer even after overclocking. Already in 2015, attempts to apply this model for cryptocurrency mining allowed to earn no more than $ 20 per month.
What games will Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 pull
Conducting a test in the GeForce GTS 450 games, you can get a rough idea of \u200b\u200bthe performance of the video adapter and draw conclusions about the need for such a purchase. The test results were as follows:
- In the game Aliens vs. Predator fps, depending on the resolution, was 9-21. This is too little for a comfortable game, although at minimum settings you can still enjoy the gameplay. The GDDR3 version provides no more than 17 fps and can hardly be used for games.
- The gameplay in DIRT2 is maintained at a normal level by all card modifications. For versions with GDDR5 fps is in the range of 39-72, for younger models - from 20 to 45.
- In the traditional game Far Cry 2 for testing video cards, both cards showed acceptable results only with the minimum graphics settings: the fps of the more productive options was 79, the less powerful ones - 42.
- In Resident Evil 5, the performance of both models was also at a decent level. Modifications with GDDR5 received 37-78 fps during testing, with GDDR3 - up to 50.
- Metro 2033 runs on GTS 450 graphics cards only at minimum settings. The older versions are capable of getting no more than 41 fps, the younger ones - up to 30. When the maximum resolution is set, the frame rate drops below the permissible values.
The strategic game World In Conflict showed the inability to play it using a video adapter with GDDR3 memory. Models with GDDR5 allow you to get, depending on the settings, from 17 to 35 fps.
In the game GTA4, all versions of the graphics adapter have been tested - for models with an increased memory frequency, the frequency reaches 64 frames per second, for lower versions the same figure is about 50.
A newer version, GTA V, is also launching, but the performance leaves much to be desired for all modifications of the GTS 450. Fallout 4 also shows poor results, although it also starts, especially on cards with 2 GB GDDR3 or GDDR5.
Based on the test results, we can conclude that the parameters of the video card are not too new and not the most productive games. Already at the start of sales of the graphics adapter, its characteristics were not the best for gamers.
Now models with 2GB of memory are hardly enough to run modern games at 720p, and versions with 1GB and 512 are not even considered, since they do not meet the minimum requirements.
Comparison of different manufacturers
The average price of Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 with 1 GB of RAM was about $ 130 at the rate of 2010-2011, $ 150-160 for 2 GB versions, less than $ 100 for modifications with 512 MB. Approximately the same amount was given by buyers of video adapters brands MSI, Gigabyte and Asus - the most popular among card manufacturers. Products of brands Zotac, Inno3D and other companies had a slightly lower cost.
Tab. 1. Comparison of the characteristics of models of different brands.
| Brand | Memory, GB | Memory type | Processor frequency, MHz | Memory frequency, MHz | Cost at the start of sales, RUB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI | 1 | GDDR5 | 783 | 3608 | 4000 |
| Asus | 1 | GDDR5 | 783 | 3608 | 3800 |
| Sparkle | 1 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1500 | 2900 |
| Sparkle | 2 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1500 | 3800 |
| Zotac | 1 | GDDR3 | 600 | 1333 | 3100 |
| Zotac | 2 | GDDR3 | 600 | 1333 | 4000 |
| Zotac | 0.5 | GDDR5 | 810 | 3608 | 2600 |
| Zotac | 1 | GDDR5 | 810 | 3608 | 3800 |
| Gigabyte | 0.5 | GDDR5 | 810 | 3608 | 2700 |
| Gigabyte | 1 | GDDR5 | 830 | 3608 | 3900 |
| Gigabyte | 1 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1800 | 3100 |
| Palit | 1 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1400 | 3000 |
| Palit | 2 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1400 | 4100 |
| Palit | 1 | GDDR5 | 880 | 3900 | 4000 |
| Palit | 0.5 | GDDR5 | 763 | 3608 | 2800 |
| Palit | 1 | GDDR5 | 763 | 3608 | 3800 |
| Inno3D | 0.5 | GDDR5 | 763 | 3608 | 2400 |
| Inno3D | 1 | GDDR5 | 763 | 3608 | 3600 |
| Inno3D | 2 | GDDR5 | 763 | 3608 | 4800 |
| Afox | 1 | GDDR5 | 783 | 3600 | 3700 |
| Afox | 1 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1333 | 2900 |
| Afox | 2 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1333 | 4700 |
| Gainward | 1 | GDDR3 | 783 | 1804 | 3000 |
| Gainward | 0.5 | GDDR5 | 783 | 3600 | 2500 |
| Gainward | 2 | GDDR5 | 783 | 3600 | 4500 |
It was possible to save money on buying a video adapter a year after the release of the first versions of the GTS 450, when modifications with GDDR3 memory and a GF116 graphics processor appeared on the market. The Palit brand was the first to produce such cards, which reduced the cost of the gigabyte version to $ 100.
The decrease in price was accompanied by a lower frequency, a decrease in fps in games and performance in tests. Therefore, when buying a video adapter in 2011-2012, it was worth paying attention not only to the volume, but also to the type of memory, although buying less productive versions could save up to 25% of the cost - even more than the speed of their work dropped.
How to download and install new drivers
It doesn't take long to download the driver for Nvidia GeForce GTS 450. To do this, just go to the manufacturer's website (Nvidia) and select the appropriate control program for your operating system. Due to the popularity of the Windows 7 64 bit platform, the driver is most often downloaded for it. The last update suitable for the GTS 450 released in 2018 takes about 400MB of memory.
The need to download new drivers for discrete graphics usually arises when reinstalling the operating system or corrupting old versions as a result of user misconduct or malicious code. You may also need to boot if you lose the software disc that comes with each video card. It is not necessary to download a new driver if the previous version works fine and there are no problems in games.
File size: ~ 400.00 MBDriver version: 391.35 (WHQL) from 03/27/2018;
Language: Russian
Operating system: Windows 10 32/64-bit, Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows 8.1 32/64-bit, Windows 8 32/64-bit, Windows Vista
What the GTS 450 is capable of in games: Video
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