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    R1 - Upgrading from 197.xx to 260.xx Nvidia Drivers?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by DeeVu, Nov 11, 2010.

  1. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Does doing this effect gaming that much or should I just stick to the integrated drivers?
     
    DeeVu, Nov 11, 2010
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  2. vorob

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    ye, i'm also interested in it, cause i see lots of movement around 260 on m11x r1, is it worth?
     
    vorob, Nov 12, 2010
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    To find out for youselves (as different games may show a benefit or now) switch to discrete only in the bios and install the 260.99 drivers available from Nvidias website (these have the required dll files for the 335m).

    I have tried them myself but I didn't notice any change from the 197.72 dell drivers. Of course I havn't tried every game so I can only comment on the ones I have tried.

    Doing this does mean to you will lose the ability to switch to the integrated graphics (unless you try modified drivers).

    I would try this and then switch back to the 197.72's if you don't see any benefit in the games you play.
     
    Xaser04, Nov 12, 2010
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