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    780m issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by plasmamax1, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. plasmamax1

    plasmamax1 Newbie

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    Since I've gotten my Alienware 17 in August, the 780m was a total beast, but now I'm getting a lot of crashes and freezing while gaming and the occasional blue screen because of "nvlddmkm.sys". Can anyone help me fix this issue?
     
    plasmamax1, Sep 17, 2013
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    tchig0zette Notebook Consultant

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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Did you recently update the GFX drivers? Are you using the DELL ones or nVidia ones?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 18, 2013
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    I'm currently on the Nvidia beta drivers. Dell drivers also gave me a lost of crashes, but my latest reinstallation of the beta drivers seem to be the least problematic. Only Sleeping Dogs crashes after an hour of game play.
     
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Restore the computer using AlienRespawn. That usually solves any and all issues with corrupted files. And as usual, make a backup of your important files before doing so.
     
    J.Dre, Sep 18, 2013
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    I'll try that next week after all my tests. Thanks.
     
    plasmamax1, Sep 18, 2013
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