AMD GPU driver question

[Sweaters]

I just got my 280x today and was going to install the drivers but I wasn't sure if I should use the drivers on the disk since the latest drivers I found on AMD's sight are beta drivers? Or will that not make a difference? (http://support.amd.com/en-us/kb-articles/Pages/latest-catalyst-windows-beta.aspx) Also on the site I'll want the regular driver not "mobility" one correct?

 

 

 

Finally I just wanted to make sure this is a large enough space between the heatsink and GPU: http://i.imgur.com/Bls6jNn.jpg

 

Thanks!

[Bluejay0]

Always use the online drivers. ALWAYS. Unless of course there is a defect with the latest driver causing you to back track.

[Prothetik]

Grab the 13.11 drivers. and don't get the mobility version.

[mgsstar]

You would have to get the beta drivers since this is the only driver that supports the 280X and older drivers may not work:

 

Feature Highlights of The AMD Catalyst 13.11 Beta Driver for Windows

Includes support for the new products:

• AMD Radeon™ R9 280X
• AMD Radeon R9 270X
• AMD Radeon R7 260X
• AMD Radeon R7 250
• AMD Radeon R7 240

The space between your heatsink and gpu is fine and will not cause any problems.