The new release is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows 7 and 8.1 operating systems

Aug 16, 2014 05:26 GMT  ·  By

AMD has made available a new version of its Catalyst Graphics driver, namely 14.7 RC 3, which is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows 7 and 8.1 operating systems, Windows 8 support being dropped within earlier releases.

This new update includes all fixes and improvements brought by previous driver versions, adds crossfire support for the Wildstar title, and ensures a smoother gameplay on single and multi GPU configurations for Watch Dogs and Lichdom games.

In addition to that, AMD’s release adds display interface enhancements in order to reduce flickering and increase 4k monitor performance, and includes several improvements for the Radeon R9 290 Series, Radeon R9 270 Series, and Radeon HD 7800 Series​ graphics cards.

Moreover, as the producer highlights, cable quality can seriously affect the 4k performance even with the aforementioned improvements.Therefore, it would be best if you use DisplayPort 1.2 HBR2 certified cables with a length of 2m or less.

As for installing this update, first make sure your desktop or notebook configuration is compatible with this release, save and run the downloadable package, and follow the instructions displayed on-screen for a complete and successful installation.

That being said, download AMD Catalyst Graphics Driver 14.7 RC 3, apply the package on your computer, and enjoy the new benefits that this release brings about. Also, check back with our website in order to stay “updated one minute ago.”