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    Updating M11x graphics drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by mva5580, Oct 31, 2010.

  1. mva5580

    mva5580 Notebook Geek

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    So from looking around the forum, google, etc, it would seem to me that updating the 335 drivers is impossible if you want to keep the graphics switching for the sake of saving battery. Is that correct? I really can't believe the near-total lack of updates on graphics drivers for a laptop that's supposed to specialize in gaming. Pretty shocking.

    Anyway....for those people who do still opt to upgrade the driver and sacrifice the ability to switch...how is your battery life? Can you still use the laptop for "normal" stuff and get enough juice out of it if you play any games? Just seems like it would be tough to manage. Thanks,
     
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    corwinicre Notebook Deity

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    Which M11x do you have?
     
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    I have a Core2Duo CPU so I would have to assume R1
     
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