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    HD graphics Firmware update?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by negyuh, Sep 10, 2011.

  1. negyuh

    negyuh Notebook Consultant

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    After my latest purchase of an M11x R2 and doing some performance tests i do see a big difference between my own WEI score and an older score published in a review a year ago. (see picture and link)

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    Review Alienware M11x R2 Subnotebook - Notebookcheck.net Reviews Windows 7 experience index

    My question is; what is causing the HD graphics to perform so much better in the same machine model after a year?

    Is it a firmware update or has Nvidia changed something in their optimus?
     
    negyuh, Sep 10, 2011
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    NedKelly Notebook Enthusiast

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    Have you updated you Intel drivers? I'm pretty sure my rating increased after an Intel HD driver update
     
    NedKelly, Sep 10, 2011
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  3. negyuh

    negyuh Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, i got the latest driver. be aware this is an R2
     
    negyuh, Sep 12, 2011
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