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    NVIDIA 8600GT driver for 1530 w/ XP

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Tantrum, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. Tantrum

    Tantrum Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know it here but all the threads I search are a hundred pages long.
    With out the video driver scrolling is a nightmare, can someone please help and post a driver.
     
    Tantrum, Apr 2, 2008
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    A better question would be which current driver has the least problems and gives the best frame rates. It would be nice to see if the latest 174.74 driver is better than the 169 driver. Look forward to finding out soon.
     
    dvdivx, Apr 3, 2008
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    I like the 174.74 the most. Higher 3D Mark, more stable than 174.31, and better game performance than 169's and 174.12/31.
    :)
     
    XPS1330, Apr 3, 2008
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    Im not seeing it on the link.
    The link on LaptopVideo says its v174.75
    followed that link
    Heading says v174.76 for Vista, the download says 174.75 and when downloaded its 174.76 that only works with Vista.
    Still looking for XP Driver
     
    Tantrum, Apr 3, 2008
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    Arent the 174's for vista?

    I use the one in the sig and it works fine. You should go to the forums on laptopvideo2go not the downloads page.
     
    disciplined, Apr 3, 2008
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    Tantrum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Here's the driver that finally got to work.
    R180917 (Video Driver for XP)
     
    Tantrum, Apr 3, 2008
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    Guys -

    Can't find 174.74

    My system came with 174.31
    The latest ones on dell's websites when I installed them, were version 153.XX or something like that
    The latest on LaptopVideoToGo is 169.09

    I'm running Vista Premium, 32 bit

    People here on the forum are talking about 174.74
     
    lancerr, Jun 12, 2008
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    You need to look on the laptopvideo forums, there's topics there on the 17x drivers.
     
    CruXii, Jun 12, 2008
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    I have one more Question, why I loose FPS when i unplug power cable?
    Like I'm playing WoW and i have 40FPS, unplugged - instantly goes to 10.
     
    Jovaras, Jun 12, 2008
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    Get v175.16 here ;)
     
    TheRealFireblade, Jun 13, 2008
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    Is it difficult/risky to change things like the CPU, video card etc. on a laptop? What difference in layout is there from a desktop computer.

    +: Can the XPS m1330 be upgraded from a Penryn to a Montevina?
     
    redslumber, Jun 13, 2008
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