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    In your opinion, what are the most stable video drivers? M17x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Rotsu, Oct 4, 2009.

  1. Rotsu

    Rotsu Notebook Consultant

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    Just looking for the most stable one, not that highest performance one.
    Im not really looking for the highest 3d mark scores, im looking for a drivers that have the least stuttering in games and does not over heat my SLI 280 set up.

    I have gone through a couple of modded drivers so far, 186.81-168.82, not bad overall but some stuttering in games i play more often than the dell's beta drivers.


    Whats your opinion?
     
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  2. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There is a M17x Stuttering thread which you can check if you haven't already. There are some tweaks you can try to minimize/possibly eliminate stuttering. The display driver is not going to correct the stuttering you are seeing.

    IMO, 186.82 is the most stable, all-around best performing for gaming. Others find 186.91 is better. In the end, its what you prefer. :)
     
    BatBoy, Oct 4, 2009
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