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    Nvidia 260m win 8 drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by U2WAR, Oct 31, 2012.

  1. U2WAR

    U2WAR Notebook Consultant

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    anyone have issues with windows 8 drivers support for yhe nvidia 260m card. I tried to use the 306.97 & 310.33. are there any tips on how to update the inf.


    Alienware r1

    intel core2 quad

    4gb of system memory

    Nvidia 260m sli w/ 9600 hybrid
     
    U2WAR, Oct 31, 2012
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    They don't have any for my device PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0618&SUBSYS_02A11028&REV_A2

    If i could afford a r4 with supported drivers I would.
     
    U2WAR, Nov 1, 2012
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    Did you try the modified INF over at LV2G ?
     
    Prasad, Nov 1, 2012
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    yes and no dice.
     
    U2WAR, Nov 1, 2012
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    Did you try the ones on nVidia? What is the error that you are getting while trying to install?
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Nov 2, 2012
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    The error i got was (no compatible hardware found)
     
    U2WAR, Nov 2, 2012
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    Try below bro;

     
    V-Moda, Nov 3, 2012
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    U2WAR, Nov 3, 2012
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