Just giving a thumbs-up 👍 to the new NVIDIA (581.08) driver for the Fluid Motion ability in RTX-40 series cards. Installed this driver today, applied the standard settings I use with X-Plane and clicked the Fluid Motion toggle as a test. Now to back up a little, I have been using Lossless Scaling for quite some time now, which is still a good option, but wanted to test the new FM facility in this driver. Started the normal items first, XPME, RivaTuner 1/2 Refresh, OpenTrack, then ran XP12 with VFA Piper. Steady FPS the whole time and absolutely less lag than LS. I plan on testing it some more on other games to see if it's a placebo but so far 👍👍..

I just tested smooth motion with my 4090 and I have to say I'm impressed, it's much better than lossless scaling. The artifacts are very minimal and you can hardly feel any stuttering. Hats off to NVIDIA.

Hi do you need the Nvidia app to use the FM or the just the classic NV control panel?

14 minutes ago, alexcolka said:

Hi do you need the Nvidia app to use the FM or the just the classic NV control panel?

According to AI

 

 Yes, to use Nvidia's Smooth Motion (Frame Generation) feature, you need the Nvidia app and a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU (or potentially later). While early access to this feature was through a developer driver and Nvidia Profile Inspector, it's now integrated into the standard Nvidia app, according to PC Gamer. 

3 minutes ago, YukonPete said:

According to AI

 

 Yes, to use Nvidia's Smooth Motion (Frame Generation) feature, you need the Nvidia app and a GeForce RTX 40 series GPU (or potentially later). While early access to this feature was through a developer driver and Nvidia Profile Inspector, it's now integrated into the standard Nvidia app, according to PC Gamer. 

Thanks for the information. Will try this feature.

Yes you need to use something you dont want or need to improve your experience. Like putting cheese in a mousetrap.

5 hours ago, alexcolka said:

Hi do you need the Nvidia app to use the FM or the just the classic NV control panel?

I think you do and up to this point I never installed it. But it works now so give it a shot. You can disable most of its annoyances in the settings too. 🤠👍🏻

I did try smooth motion but noticed some flickering to the street lights at dusk.  Over 100fps most times is nice though 😁

Hi,

Two questions with the new drivers.

1. does one have to run the game from the Nvidia app or can I just run a shortcut to XP12?

2. Can I also use Invidia inspector with the Nvidia app to configure some settings.

Thanks

 

Quite amazing using smooth motion.  Every setting on maximum except MSAA on 4x and no RCAS (use NVidia sharpening).  Getting up to 140fps with minimal artifacts with the CIS Piper Seneca.

Edited August 23, 2025Aug 23 by MrBitstFlyer

4 hours ago, Mike_CFII_MEL said:

Hi,

Two questions with the new drivers.

1. does one have to run t, between he game from the Nvidia app or can I just run a shortcut to XP12?

2. Can I also use Invidia inspector with the Nvidia app to configure some settings.

Thanks

 

1. No, I still run from my shortcut

2. Not sure but I don't think they would conflict, give it a try.

One thing I have found between LS & FM, X-Plane seems to be the only program that FM works better for. I still use LS for MSFS, ATS and a few other games, where I found the FM to be a little less smooth. But for XP, it works fine..

I assume these improvements coming from the new driver do not apply to VR users ???

8 hours ago, Bulva said:

I assume these improvements coming from the new driver do not apply to VR users ???

Not sure B, don't have VR anymore. Not sure what effects the FM has on this. Can't hurt to try though. 🤠👍