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    Best Graphic Drivers for M17x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Russchilds, Jun 1, 2011.

  1. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    Currently run the following graphics driver from Dell:


    Driver Packaging Version = 8.763-100810a-104118C-Dell

    This seems the lastest one from Dell but is it worth downloading direct from AMD? If so whats the best version to download?

    Cheers guys!
    Russ :)
     
    Russchilds, Jun 1, 2011
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    ils Notebook Consultant

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    I personally use the latest one from AMD which is 11.5b x64 and having no problem with it (only using with PS CS5, AutoCad 11, Dragon Age Origins, Dragon Age 2, Crysis 2, PowerDVD 10 Ultra, and Office prog.).
     
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  3. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Cheers! Will give it a try tonight after work :)
     
    Russchilds, Jun 2, 2011
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  4. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    Hi,

    be sure to have the latest V-bios for your card before installing AMD driver set. The correct V-bios is 012.020.000.027.037640, you can check it using gpu-z.

    the latest driver is 11.5b hotfix RC5 and 11.5CAP3. This file is for desktop and mobile cards so you wont find a specific version for mobility cards.

    It improves a lot respect the dell old driver
     
    CptXabaras, Jun 2, 2011
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    shanley Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any correct links for the drivers so I know I am getting the right one?

    Thanks
     
    shanley, Jun 2, 2011
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  6. Russchilds

    Russchilds Notebook Consultant

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    Cheers guys!

    Couldn't see 11.5b hotfix RC5 and 11.5CAP3? OK quick question here's where I am now...

    Driver Packaging Version 8.85-110419a-118909C-ATI
    Catalyst Version 11.5
    Provider ATI Technologies Inc.
    2D Driver Version 8.01.01.1152
    2D Driver File Path /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/CLASS/{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}/0001
    Direct3D Version 7.14.10.0833
    OpenGL Version 6.14.10.10750
    Catalyst Control Center Version 2011.0419.2218.38209

    Crysis 2 is still flashing in x-fire though?
    Cheers!
     
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  7. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    Link for 11.5b RC5 hotfix, straight from AMD site AMD Catalyst? 11.5b hotfix

    CAP3 can be found here: Rage3D

    for crysis 2 to remove the flickering enter the game, go to brightness control, increase brightness slightly then bring it back as it was. this will fix it.
     
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  8. Russchilds

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    Cheers man - very helpful!! All up & running and working well. Crysis 2 is running like a dream - thanks! :)
     
    Russchilds, Jun 2, 2011
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