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    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by stevenc152, Sep 21, 2011.

  1. stevenc152

    stevenc152 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got my M11x today and from what i heard, Dell dont do updates. So what i was looking to find and no luck where the drivers for the GPU and anything else needed.

    If someone has a link or could take a few minutes out of their time to help me id give you some cookies or a hug.

    I have no idea what im looking for, Thanks in advanced
     
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    M11x R3, I heard somewhere that the driver updates suck for the GPU and someone on here cracks the nvidia ones to let you install them. I could be wrong in that but im not sure.


    Out of the box m11 what do i need to update?
     
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    You can use the drivers off of Nvidia's site for your video card. The hacked drivers are only for the R1.
     
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    Thanks :) anything else i need?
     
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    This is all Myth. You dont need daily GPU updates because they are most often not for your GPU or application.

    Bleeding edge is available direct from nvidia if you disable switching on R1 so there is no limitation in that respect. The hacked drivers are now older than official R1 drivers for those that must have "newer".

    Dell will has been pretty ok with drivers actually, certainly compared to others.
     
    GNandGS, Sep 22, 2011
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