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    Nvidia 285.62 - WHQL vs. Dell 285.62, P08

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by blackweb, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. blackweb

    blackweb Notebook Guru

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    Two drivers, the Nvidia WHQL driver and the other from the Dell website labeled a Beta with the same version number. Which one should I use?

    Verde 285.62 Driver

    vs.

    nVidia Notebook BETA Driver (NV)

    Why is Dell calling a release driver a beta? Which one should I use?
     
    blackweb, Nov 13, 2011
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  2. L1qu1d

    L1qu1d Notebook Evangelist

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    Honestly, I would assume because they don't know how it handles on the m14x and to cover their own asses until they see if its a stable drivers from users.

    They always call any new release beta most of the time :p
     
    L1qu1d, Nov 13, 2011
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  3. sti4thewin

    sti4thewin Notebook Guru

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    use 285.79 driver. its better
     
    sti4thewin, Nov 13, 2011
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    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    Click this link for the download link and the discussion of the 285.79 Driver
     
    CGSDR, Nov 14, 2011
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    Sounds very good. Going to try when I get home today.
     
    Blackvoid, Nov 14, 2011
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    Which driver should I use, the one from the Dell website or the one from the Nvidia website?
     
    blackweb, Nov 17, 2011
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    evilras, Nov 17, 2011
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