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    Best Drivers for XPS M1730 Nvidia 8700M GT SLI

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ljnram82606, Aug 6, 2009.

  1. ljnram82606

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    Were can I find the best drivers that work the best for my Dell XPS M1730 for my nvidia 8700M GT SLI Cards running windows 7 64 bit? What version and download link?
     
    ljnram82606, Aug 6, 2009
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    Same ones you would use with your other M1730.
     
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    ya i found them now.
     
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    What is the best drivers to use that will give me alot better idle heat. right now im using 186.03 windows 7 64bit version. laptop 2 go has all different versions but some dont work for me. wont even install. i need some help. my idle temp now in sli is 64c
     
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    i tried to use those drivers and it would not install. said it couldnt find any hard ware.
     
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    installed the 190.40 and i get the same temps in sli mode. 61c to 64c
     
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    I don't use SLI when I don't play games.
    I keep it enabled, but I power on the machine with the Dell Media Direct button (I deleted the Media Direct from hard drive) and the notebook starts up with only one card powered up and therefore, SLI disabled.
     
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