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    Nvidia 285.62 beta out

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by cookie20, Oct 24, 2011.

  1. cookie20

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    That is not Beta, it's a WHQL!!! I'm installing it right now, will update my post when I get to test it.
     
    CGSDR, Oct 24, 2011
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    Won't install. Anyone have a workaround? I forgot that site that has the scripts or w.e
     
    revdiesel, Oct 24, 2011
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    so how is it any thoughts ? improvements ? thanks ! mine is coming soon :p today they said it is in final production stage
     
    lionsheart, Oct 24, 2011
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    under support it says "hybrid power" not supported. does your optimus still work correctly after the driver update?
     
    flybass, Oct 24, 2011
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    i still cant install the driver, how do you install this one?
     
    tyler27, Oct 24, 2011
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    either search for the trick on youtube or use the link from revdiesel. any reviews on the driver? optimus support? noticeable improvements?
     
    flybass, Oct 24, 2011
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    I went to Nvidia site, clicked beta drivers, downloaded 285.62 and it installed without any modifications (inf.). Optimus works correctly. Before, I had 285.38, did not uninstall it, did not select clean install, just updated.
     
    c69k, Oct 24, 2011
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    Cannot really say much about it at the moment, but once BattleField 3 comes out at midnight. then I can say if there was much of a difference, since this driver was mostly made for battlefield 3.
     
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    downloading now
     
    flybass, Oct 24, 2011
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    I'm downloading as we speak. I did the korean proxy trick to unlock BF3 a bit early. It played great for about 20 minutes on campaign then it crashed. Then I jumped on multiplayer and it started crashing over and over. bummer.. we'll see if the drivers help.
     
    thewooddogg, Oct 25, 2011
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    Hybrid and Optimus is two different technology, Hybrid is Intel's while Optimus is NVIDIA's. It working as it should be, havent encounter any problem yet.

    Note: I havent got BF3 yet because AU/NZ release is not until the 27th and I preordering the Disc version. So I cant comment on the BF3 performance.
     
    CGSDR, Oct 25, 2011
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    Is that why the nvidia control panel limited to changes (no option to manage 3d settings on side tree) :mad:
     
    masoto94, Oct 25, 2011
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    My WEI dropped to 5.5 after installation O.O. And it's the Graphics yes.
     
    Khazak, Oct 26, 2011
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    Installed last night. WEI still at 6.9 and I have my options in the Nvidia control panel for managing 3d settings.

    So far I have only plalyed a couple hours of WOW but no issues yet.

    Has anyone treid their HDMI with these drivers?
     
    jd63636, Oct 26, 2011
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    Nevermind (brain fade)
     
    jd63636, Oct 28, 2011
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    stop caring about your WEI... its just numbers.

    nvidia sais "up to 6% on GT560 for BF3". downloading and checking
     
    alroar, Oct 28, 2011
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    Are you sure? My WEI upgrade from 6.9 to 7.1 for some unknown reason. And since this is NVIDIA driver update, it shouldnt had any changes to the Intel HD Graphic score though.
     
    CGSDR, Oct 28, 2011
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