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    R2 graphics drivers / drivers in general

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by MarkTrav82, May 7, 2014.

  1. MarkTrav82

    MarkTrav82 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all..
    Im about to format my computer and do a fresh install.. Was looking at the dell Website and the drivers there are soooo old... from 2010 What new drivers should I download? I did a search and I found these new Nvidia drivers.. these alight?


    Nvidia
    Drivers | GeForce
    335.23 - WHQL

    Intel Graphic Media Accelerator HD (can someone confirm is this is the right HD graphics drivers) thanks!
    Intel® HD Graphics and Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver

    Is there anything else anyone would recommend?? (drivers to get, what not to get)

    thanks!!!
     
    MarkTrav82, May 7, 2014
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  2. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    You may encounter issues to install the latest nVidia driver. It may not be able to find the hardware because of the Optimus Technology present on your machine. If that's the case you will need to modify the INF file of the nVidia installation package for it to work.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 9, 2014
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    i dont think id know how to do that...
    if thats the case I guess you would just recommend the drivers from the alienware support page? They are version v.257.30, A01 and were updated 03/11/2011.. would that be to old??
     
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    You could try those, they usually don't cause any issues. If any game suggests a change then just try the drivers on laptopvideo2go.com, those have the INF file modified.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 12, 2014
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    cool thanks.. might just stick with the dell suggested drivers.. only use the computer for video editing. "gopro camera editing program". if I have any issues ill try something else.. thanks again.
     
    MarkTrav82, May 12, 2014
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    I'm using the latest nVidia drivers for my 335m and optimus works fine.
     
    daicharade1, May 20, 2014
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