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    Best GPU driver for Battlefield 3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by ShimmerArc, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. ShimmerArc

    ShimmerArc Notebook Consultant

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    I'm currently using AMD's 11.6 video drivers. Haven't updated in a long time. Performance is pretty bad in Battlefield 3. I get a lot of stuttering, and (I think) only my secondary card is being utilized.

    Should I grab the latest one, 11.9? Or are there any other video drivers that work better with BF3?

    =)
     
    ShimmerArc, Oct 27, 2011
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  2. darkloki

    darkloki Notebook Deity

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    Pretty sure there are multiple threads on this, feeling kinda lazy to find 'em for you however I suggest you use the Search feature.
     
    darkloki, Oct 27, 2011
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  3. TostitoBandito

    TostitoBandito Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you will get better performance with 11.9. There is also an 11.10 driver currently in preview which is especially optimized for BF3. The official version of that driver should be out this weekend or early next week.
     
    TostitoBandito, Oct 27, 2011
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  4. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Use 11.9 and DO NOT install CAP 3 or any of the CAPS. It should run smooth after that, bt yea, plenty of threads on BF3. Especially in the Gaming section there is a big thread on the game.
     
    DR650SE, Oct 27, 2011
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  5. Doctor Magneto

    Doctor Magneto Notebook Consultant

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    try Alt+Tab/Alt+Enter and back again. It should start utilizing two cards after that, don't know why.. :)
     
    Doctor Magneto, Oct 27, 2011
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    SlickDude80, Oct 27, 2011
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  7. Doctor Magneto

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    there is also unofficial CAP 4, haven't tried yet
     
    Doctor Magneto, Oct 27, 2011
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  8. ShimmerArc

    ShimmerArc Notebook Consultant

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    Brilliant. Thanks guys. :)
     
    ShimmerArc, Oct 27, 2011
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