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    M17x R1 nVidia Graphics Drivers

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ibolden, Apr 1, 2010.

  1. ibolden

    ibolden Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi everyone,

    What drivers should I be installing on my system, the 196.86 beta driver from Dell or the 197.16 driver from nVidia?

    Thanks.
     
    ibolden, Apr 1, 2010
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  2. myx

    myx Notebook Deity

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    Beta drivers from dell.
     
    myx, Apr 1, 2010
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  3. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Try both, see if one works better for you. You can always uninstall and install another one.
     
    DR650SE, Apr 1, 2010
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