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    M17 Video Drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mike2011, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    When I download video drivers on the net for the 3780HD on the Catalist Control panel it does not update the version.
     
    Mike2011, Nov 17, 2008
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    They don't support the mobile 3870x2. The release notes don't show it.
     
    ScottY_06, Nov 18, 2008
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  3. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    use the mod to install it
     
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    mike , how hot can you get your cpu to be?
     
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  5. Mike2011

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    Where can I download the latest drivers and what mod do I need for it when I run Far Cry 2 it gets laggy and it gets stuck at Loading
     
    Mike2011, Nov 18, 2008
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    laptopvideo2go.com (in the forum). follow the guide there. aim for v180.43, i think they're optimized for FC2.
     
    whizzo, Nov 18, 2008
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  7. Mike2011

    Mike2011 Notebook Evangelist

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    But Ati or Nvidea My cards are ATI
     
    Mike2011, Nov 18, 2008
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    oh. hehe. sorry. in that case, the ATI website?
     
    whizzo, Nov 18, 2008
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  9. Mike2011

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    But where can I download I go to Mobility Graphics card page and the 3780 card is not there.
     
    Mike2011, Nov 18, 2008
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    Downloading right now will let you know
     
    Mike2011, Nov 18, 2008
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    What is the catalyst control panel and why do you need a MOD to install the new drivers?

    (I'm trying to push the buy button on a m17, researching)
     
    darkxer878, Nov 18, 2008
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    trust me, if you are in Canada, and you are looking for low end, M17 is for you.

    The build quality is top, except for my lemon.
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 18, 2008
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  15. SithFrog

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    Exactly, what does this mod-tool do and why do you need it?
    Fusion, care to explain? :)
     
    SithFrog, Nov 19, 2008
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    ATI doesn't have official driver for mobile in vista. Rumor says it's the OEM request them not to. So, ATI hides the driver from laptop users. So you need the mod to override that. Simple.
     
    fusionsenses, Nov 19, 2008
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