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    Best driver for 9800GS (G50Vt).

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Mortinator, Nov 10, 2008.

  1. Mortinator

    Mortinator Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone tested out which driver is the best for this gaming notebook yet?
     
    Mortinator, Nov 10, 2008
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Depends on the wind and angle of the green. I would maybe try a 7 Iron :p

    J/K May as well start with the newest ones at laptopvideo2go and if you do not have problems your golden.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Nov 10, 2008
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  3. David

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    You sure about the 7 iron? I'd personally go with a 5 iron :D

    All joking aside, 180.43 seems to be the newest drivers. I would also try 178.15 (if you have vista64) or 179.13 (if you have vista32) since those have received good remarks.
     
    David, Nov 10, 2008
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  4. RangerXML

    RangerXML Army of None [TRH]

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    I'd just head on over to nvidia.com get the graphic latest driver and install them using this handy guide by yours truly :D

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=317741

    A lot simpler then having to figure out whats the best set over at lv2g every time you wanna update.
     
    RangerXML, Nov 10, 2008
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  5. theZoid

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    180 yards for me is definitely a 5 iron.... :D
     
    theZoid, Nov 10, 2008
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  6. Mortinator

    Mortinator Notebook Consultant

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    what do you mean by 5 iron and 7 iron??
     
    Mortinator, Nov 10, 2008
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  7. Exostenza

    Exostenza Notebook Evangelist

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    Someone doesn't golf :)

    I'll be picking up my G50Vt-A1 this Thursday and I'll try out a couple drivers and see what happens.
     
    Exostenza, Nov 11, 2008
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  8. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I think images help those in need more than words :)

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    ViciousXUSMC, Nov 11, 2008
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  9. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    ROFL :D

    We should autolink any text containing "G50V problem" to this post above. :D
     
    E.B.E., Nov 11, 2008
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  10. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    LOL I am going to change how tech support answers the phone.

    "Hello this is Asus customer support India division what can I do for you today"

    "Ahh yeah my G50 wont power on"

    "Ok, are you sure you have the power cord plugged into the wall and that your battery is fully inserted?"

    "Yes yes its plugged in"

    "Ok then, well have you recently hit your g50 with a golf club?"

    "Actually yeah, I kinda did and I think thats why it is messed up"

    "Well unfortunately sir, those are not the kind of drivers Asus recommends you use with the laptop and due to a big increase in golf club accidents recently we are no longer covering these kinds of incidents under the standard warranty terms"
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Nov 11, 2008
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  11. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    That is beautiful and deserves it own thread lads!!!
     
    potentv, Nov 11, 2008
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    ViciousXUSMC, Nov 11, 2008
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    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    You are either on some drugs that I really want or you just really creative which I am really jealous of. Well done mate :D
     
    potentv, Nov 11, 2008
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  14. simonfzhao

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    LMFAO, what have you been smoking lately Vicious..
     
    simonfzhao, Nov 11, 2008
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  15. mit648

    mit648 Notebook Enthusiast

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    my friend use 178.24 on his g50-x1
     
    mit648, Nov 11, 2008
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  16. KernalPanic

    KernalPanic White Knight

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    I've been using the stock ones for now (176.23), still waiting on any real word of performance boosts for other drivers.
     
    KernalPanic, Nov 11, 2008
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  17. Exostenza

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    Anyone had a go at overclocking this vid card in this laptop?
     
    Exostenza, Nov 11, 2008
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  18. David

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    Vicious.... your images are priceless... Lol~ :D
    Btw, you recommended a 7 iron, yet you're using a fairway wood yourself?? :eek:
     
    David, Nov 11, 2008
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  19. Mortinator

    Mortinator Notebook Consultant

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    Should i get Nvidia PhysX too?
     
    Mortinator, Nov 12, 2008
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