ATI Catalyst Version 02.2 Drivers Released

08:23 - Thursday 8 August 2002 by THG Reporting Team
Source: Tom's Hardware – Keywords: ati, catalyst, version, 02 Category : Miscellaneous

ATI Continues to march forward with another revision to it's Catalyst Drivers Package by releasing version 02.2. In the past many complaints have been made that ATI was not rolling the drivers updates out fast enough, but it would appear that they have started a continued trend of more frequent updates and enhancements. ATI claims that Catalyst Version 02.2 features the following updates and improvements:

OpenGL Performance Boosts: CATALYST 02.2 provides significant performance improvements in OpenGL games across the entire RADEON product line, especially at high resolutions.

Up to 25% improvement in Quake III (1600x1200, Max Quality)
Up to 35% improvement in Return to Castle Wolfenstein (1600x1200, High Quality)
Up to 50% improvement in Serious Sam: The Second Encounter (1600x1200, Extreme Quality)

Microsoft XP Service Pack 1 Ready: These drivers as part of the CATALYST software suite are the first to market, which have been designed for Microsoft XP Service Pack 1 (to be released by Microsoft at a future date). CATALYST 02.2 has been optimized for maximum stability and compatibility with Service Pack 1. ATI recommends all users of Windows XP and Service Pack 1 to download and install CATALYST Version 02.2

Newest member of the RADEON family: These drivers now fully support the newest members of the ATI RADEON family: RADEON 9000 Pro &
RADEON 9000

CATALYST CREW Feedback Program: This is the first driver release to have incorporated suggestions through the CATALYST CREW feedback program.


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