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    Best video drivers for G1S?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by zillax0rz, Aug 3, 2007.

  1. zillax0rz

    zillax0rz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just got my G1S in from Gentech and I'd like to know the best drivers to use for the 8600M GT. Thanks.
     
    zillax0rz, Aug 3, 2007
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  2. klonopin

    klonopin Notebook Geek

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    Just go to asus.com support section. dl the latest drivers from there.
    and im sure you know this its an 8600m gt.
     
    klonopin, Aug 3, 2007
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    _bare Notebook Consultant

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    The drivers from the Asus site are most likely old, I dont recommend those. I use the 163.11s from laptopvideo2go and they are working fine for me.
    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=13871
    However, you can look around that site and read some feedback on other drivers and choose different ones.
     
    _bare, Aug 3, 2007
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  4. zillax0rz

    zillax0rz Notebook Enthusiast

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    You assume correctly. Typo.
     
    zillax0rz, Aug 3, 2007
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  5. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    Laptopvideo2go.com offers several drivers. Check it out.
     
    jetstar, Aug 3, 2007
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    esotericrj Notebook Enthusiast

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    After going through about 6 different drivers. best being the 158.xx 165.xx and 163.xx i found that the 163.xx are currently working the best for me. Mainly the163.11 for vista. i wouldnt recommend using the 163.15 as i heard they are bugy and not good for performance. All from http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/vista&sort=1 for vista

    Eso
     
    esotericrj, Aug 3, 2007
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  7. zillax0rz

    zillax0rz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Esotericrj and Bare for suggesting those. I'll give them a whirl. DLing the Enemy Territory beta. Hope that doesn't give me any issues!
     
    zillax0rz, Aug 3, 2007
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    umbalito Notebook Enthusiast

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    Quick noob question here:

    I've really had absolutely no problems so far with whatever stock drivers came with my almost 2 month old G1S - but let's say I download the 163.11 drives from laptop2go as recommended above - is it easy to revert back to stock drivers just in case I do have problems?

    Minimal headache?

    Thanks.
     
    umbalito, Aug 4, 2007
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  9. korg

    korg Notebook Geek

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    just a simple control panel uninstall.

    btw, what score do u get from the 163.11 drivers for 3dmark06?
     
    korg, Aug 5, 2007
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