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    M17x Best drivers 7970m?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Lukejohnson, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. Lukejohnson

    Lukejohnson Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    Had my m17x now for about a week and very pleased with it.

    I noticed that I cant update my drivers directly from the ATi site and was wondering if there was a reason for that? Is it a good idea to remove the alienware drivers and use the ATi ones?

    Im just looking to get the best performance possible.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Lukejohnson, Jan 28, 2013
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    tripleh3lix Notebook Consultant

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/alienware-m17x/703742-alienware-m17x-7970m-low-fps.html

    So I was reading that this is the best current version. 12.11 beta11 with CAP2. Not entirely sure, I asked myself. However, you can try it and let me know how it works. It is definitely okay to remove the alienware drivers, as some of them are a bit outdated.

     
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  3. Lukejohnson

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    So do i remove the drivers via control panel and then install the new ones via the catalyst tool on AMDs website?
     
    Lukejohnson, Jan 29, 2013
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    just install on top. it's fine.
     
    daveatx, Jan 29, 2013
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    For whatever reason the mobility catalyst thing that detects your card does not recognize mine and therefore I cant install. Is there something i can try to make this work properly?
     
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    make sure you have the MOBILITY 12.11 and not the desktop one.
     
    daveatx, Jan 29, 2013
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    Lukejohnson, Jan 30, 2013
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