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    Graphics driver for 5870m on m17xr2...

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by kenichols29, Aug 30, 2011.

  1. kenichols29

    kenichols29 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry if this has been asked but what is currently the graphics driver of choice to use with the 5870m? I am currently using the latest one provided by dell but I would like to upgrade. BTW i only have a single 5870.
     
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    Ati 11.8 with new cap I believe
     
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    CAP is not needed for single card
     
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    11.8 is newest but i think 11.7 performs better, well atleast in benchmarks.
     
    inap, Aug 30, 2011
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    kenichols29 Notebook Evangelist

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    So 11.7 is the suggested driver? Is the installation of that driver straight forward, remove old driver then install new one? or does it get more complecated?
     
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    yeah same process, you could prolly even install straight over the old one too..
     
    inap, Aug 31, 2011
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