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    How do I update the newest Nvidia drivers?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Sebasz06, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. Sebasz06

    Sebasz06 Newbie

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    Hi, so my alienware just arrived and I wanted to get the newest drivers but i know that theres some problem with them. I have the R1 so how do i get the newest drivers, I heard it really helps with the new games and im planning on playing black ops and I heard the drivers really help. I also heard that the drivers need to be modded or intel needs to be turned off. I personally have no idea how to do this so if anyone could just walk me through that would be great.
     
    Sebasz06, Mar 7, 2011
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  2. Skillman01

    Skillman01 Notebook Consultant

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    hmmm go to nvidia.com search for the drivers in GT335m section...it will look for your driver and it will say....you got this driver etc. You will download that driver. Run it and install...I think you need a program ''driver sweeper'' to clean the registry of the other driver.
    You guys can correct me if im wrong.
     
    Skillman01, Mar 8, 2011
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    cappielloa Notebook Consultant

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    True if you want to go down the path of only running the 335m and disabling the Intel card in the BIOS. That's certainly the easiest way to get the newer drivers, but you lose the long battery life.

    If you want the modded drivers that keep both usable, start with this thread: m11x R1 260.99 Hybrid Drivers + Intel 2020. I'm an R2 owner, so I can't help you beyond the link though.
     
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