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    Best Driver for 8800m GTX? (m15x)

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by KockM, Mar 25, 2008.

  1. KockM

    KockM Notebook Evangelist

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    Forget this Post Friend Made another Thread!
     
    KockM, Mar 25, 2008
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    Stone825 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes he will lose a fair amount of performance. 1 guy here tried a different set of drivers which kind of worked for some people. However most drivers that you choose will experience downlocking so you may be **** out of luck, sorry. I will PM you if I see any new threads though.
     
    Stone825, Mar 25, 2008
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  3. Paendrag

    Paendrag Notebook Consultant

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    As far as I know anything but the stock drivers provided by AW will make your GPU run in "stealth mode" - with reduced clocks.

    Look at it that way:
    Would you like to be limited to the first gear with your brandnew Ferrari?

    Paendrag
     
    Paendrag, Mar 25, 2008
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  4. KockM

    KockM Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you guys!
     
    KockM, Mar 25, 2008
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