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    New 8400m Drivers

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sonicfrequency, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. sonicfrequency

    sonicfrequency Notebook Consultant

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    Im confused.

    The Vostro 1400 doesn't have any new 8400m gs drivers posted, but the 1420 does (as of July 1st). Considering they're both the same unit with a different chassis, shouldn't they both have the new 8400m gs drivers?

    Food for thought.

    sOnIc
     
    sonicfrequency, Jul 11, 2008
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  2. mas5acre

    mas5acre Notebook Evangelist

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    If ur runnin 32bit vista or XP, why not just hit up laptopvideo2go for divers?
     
    mas5acre, Jul 11, 2008
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  3. Just Lou

    Just Lou Notebook Evangelist

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    The new 175.97 drivers will work fine with the 1400 or any model too, without modification.
     
    Just Lou, Jul 11, 2008
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    ediN Notebook Enthusiast

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    ediN, Jul 11, 2008
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  5. sonicfrequency

    sonicfrequency Notebook Consultant

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    hehe, yeah thats the new drivers Im talking about. The last time I tried laptop2go drivers for my 8400m gs, when I closed the lid on my notebook, the display didnt go off. Im pretty sure the display doesnt turn off when the lids closed with those drivers, but then again the last time I tried was October. So unless somethings changed, please let me know. I dont want my display to remain on. With the Dell drivers, it does turn off.
    Rock on!
     
    sonicfrequency, Jul 11, 2008
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  6. Just Lou

    Just Lou Notebook Evangelist

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    Just Lou, Jul 12, 2008
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    bAsem Notebook Consultant

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    so if i go to hp will they replace my gpu for a newer faulty free one .. or will they just ignore it untill i fry my motherboard .. coz if nvidia is paying for a replacement then i must make use of that
     
    bAsem, Jul 23, 2008
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  8. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    depends

    if a) u have warranty, hp will replce
    b) if u run out of warranty, and nVidia doesnt admit guilt, bad luck... go to ebay for parts
     
    paper_wastage, Jul 23, 2008
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