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    Nvidia released BF3 optimized BETA 285.38 driver

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tecrp7, Sep 26, 2011.

  1. tecrp7

    tecrp7 Notebook Consultant

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    So I just happen to check and the Nvidia BETA driver was released this morning in time for tomorrows early BF3 Beta release.

    NVIDIA DRIVERS 285.38 BETA

    RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS :
    This is the recommended GeForce driver for the beta release of Battlefield 3.

    Check here to see if your PC is ready for Battlefield 3.

    New in Release 285.38

    •Increases performance in Battlefield 3 by up to 38%i.
    •Improves overall stability and image quality in Battlefield 3.
    •Added or updated SLI profiles for Battlefield 3, Dead Island, Diablo III, Dragon Age 2, Need for Speed: The Run, and Saints Row: The Third.
    •Fixed a performance regression found with 285.27 beta in Crysis 2 (DirectX 9).
     
    tecrp7, Sep 26, 2011
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  2. stevenc152

    stevenc152 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Your PC's NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M does not meet the game's recommended requirements.
    The recommended GPU for Battlefield 3 is a GeForce GTX 560 or higher. Check below to see some upgrade options. To see other system requirements for Battlefield 3, please click here.


    lol?
     
    stevenc152, Sep 26, 2011
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  3. tecrp7

    tecrp7 Notebook Consultant

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    Wow really?

    I didn't try installing it yet. Thats really going to suck. It says in the release its for 300m series as well.

    Hmm something to think about.

    EDIT: So I think I read your post too fast. Where do you see this?

    I didn't have any problems installing the driver just now.
     
    tecrp7, Sep 26, 2011
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  4. notebookfan1

    notebookfan1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    notebookfan1, Sep 26, 2011
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  5. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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  6. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    The Alpha ran perfectly on the R2. I have no doubt it will run fine on our R3s.
     
    DeeVu, Sep 26, 2011
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  7. notebookfan1

    notebookfan1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    lol you have played the alpha ? xD
    damn
     
    notebookfan1, Sep 26, 2011
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  8. Glzmo

    Glzmo Notebook Deity

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    The 285.38 beta drivers work perfectly fine on my M11x-R3. As with all Reference Nvidia Notebook drivers, Optimus works fine as well.
     
    Glzmo, Sep 26, 2011
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  9. notebookfan1

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    on which settings did you play it ?

    can someone say, if rage or batman arkham city will run on the m11xr3 ?
     
    notebookfan1, Sep 26, 2011
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  10. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Alpha didnt have any settings. It was all set to auto. The only thing you can change was resolution and i had it to my 1080p monitor. I have a thread about it somewhere with video. Just search youtube - m11x r2 1080p battlefield 3
     
    DeeVu, Sep 26, 2011
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  11. CatWare

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    Does optimus work with this revision?

    Anyone tried this on a R2?
     
    CatWare, Sep 26, 2011
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  12. Rypac

    Rypac Notebook Evangelist

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    Drivers are working fine for me.

    Just played about an hour of Crysis 2 and there definitely is some improvement.
     
    Rypac, Sep 26, 2011
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  13. Rigek

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    I played the Alpha on the R2 (I5, 180 on Setpll, throttlestop on and NO video card overclock). External monitor at 1600x1050 under Auto settings ran between 20 and 40 FPS. I assume with the new driver and beta improvements that frame rates will improve, question is by how much. For all of you all on the fence I recommend playing the beta and deciding from there.
     
    Rigek, Sep 26, 2011
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  14. Crooks1

    Crooks1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    R1 User Here, and installed the beta Drivers while At work. Had to Switch to Discrete Mode in Bios to get the Nvidia GPU to be utilized. When I right clicked on Desktop I was getting Both Nvidia and Intel Graphics Option box. When I clicked on the intel, the options would come up. When I clicked on Nvidia, I got a prompt every time stating Nvidia GPU was not set or something similar.
     
    Crooks1, Sep 26, 2011
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  15. MasivB

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    In my opinion that "system checker" is a gimick for people to get scared and impulse buy a new graphic card before the release. If you notice it says you only need a new card to have "OPTIMAL" experience...
     
    MasivB, Sep 27, 2011
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  16. Vsanthos

    Vsanthos Newbie

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    I use an R1 and since I installed this driver, when I close the lid to put my laptop to sleep it will not respond when I reopen the lid. The lights come on, but there is no fan noise or video response. I have to hold the power button to shut it down. I was previously using the 260.99 hybrid drivers posted on these forums. I tried installing the previous version of the nVidia driver and the issue is the same. Trying to find out if a format is worth my time at this point.
     
    Vsanthos, Sep 28, 2011
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  17. built2roll

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    So if I install this on my R1 will I still be able to switch to the intel graphics?
     
    built2roll, Sep 29, 2011
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  18. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    No, only the dell drivers allow you to switch.
     
    ejohnson, Sep 29, 2011
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  19. MrHopwood

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    So i installed the new driver on my comp and when it finished the screen went blank. Turned it off then back on and its still black no start up screen no nothing. Any ideas?
     
    MrHopwood, Sep 29, 2011
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  20. kai333135

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    I can't get it to detect my graphics card on R2
     
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  21. tzc1215

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    Try switch the optimal grafx option by adding the game shortcut in the nividia control panel


    i think the game shortcut is located at programs files/Origin Games/Battlefield 3/bf3

    hope you find this useful
     
    tzc1215, Sep 30, 2011
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