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    Which BIOS is best for gaming ?

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

  1. feroztier

    feroztier Notebook Enthusiast

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    Im currently using A01, should i be using A01 or A05 for gaming ?
    Also, when i play games like mw2, for like 3 hours, the gpu temps is 56C~65C
    is that fine ?
     
    feroztier, Oct 14, 2011
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  2. alroar

    alroar Notebook Consultant

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    A01 has a "bug" that it can drain too much power outta the battery while gaming (without external power). so it can shut off if you game on battery, or even take damage (doenst start anymore).

    with A03 they reduced the nvidia clock speeds on battery to limit the power demand.

    with A05 they introduced more and lower fan levels. so if you are annoyed by fan: use this.
     
    alroar, Oct 15, 2011
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  3. DVNO

    DVNO Newbie

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    I saw that the new Bios A05 with nvidia driver 285.27 dropped my WINDOWS EXPERIENCE - Desktop performance for Windows Aero to 5,6
     
    DVNO, Oct 15, 2011
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  4. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    How come? Mine doesnt, Oh have you update the Intel HD Graphic driver? Click Here for the latest version. Because mine I got like 6.9 for both Windows Aero and Gaming.
     
    CGSDR, Oct 15, 2011
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  5. dragonx254

    dragonx254 Notebook Geek

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    How is that the latest driver? I went to device manager and checked the properties of mine, and it shows a different one, and says the release date was 8/31/2011 (a whole 3 months after the one you posted)
     
    dragonx254, Oct 15, 2011
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    DVNO Newbie

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    couldnt find this version,
    gonna try this one
    Release Date: 5/25/2011
    Version: 15.21.13.64.2342, A02
     
    DVNO, Oct 15, 2011
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