1. Nvidia 23.11 are the latest official drivers (appearing on Nvidia website as of 1-16-02), the most stable & higher performing in general. Depending on your system & exact nvidia card, there may be exceptions.
Nvidia 23.12 (WHQL) just released. Can be found here:
http://www.maxreboot.com/index.php
but note caution about these drivers here:
http://www.rivastation.com/news/news_de.htm#1011199894
2. nvidia 16.30 are reportedly for ALL systems, including the DELL-NVIDIA detonator Quadro2 Go (Windows 2000/XP, win9X/ME, etc.) notebook systems. This WHQL (MS-Windows Hardware Quality Labs) release is for those using the older series drivers. (the final "MS certified driver" of the older series)
3. If for some reason the latest 23.xx series drivers do not work best on your system, then you could try various others, starting with the 22.xx & 21.xx series. Depending on your system, the older series, 12.xx & up, would be appropriate. In general, the older nvidia cards tend to work better with the slightly older drivers.
4. 2 good Nvidia driver resources (besides Nvidia site):
http://www.electic.com/download/smar...c=Video_nVidia
http://www.tweakersasylum.com/Detona...tonatorxp.html