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    Video drivers needed for GeForce 5200!

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Grutz, Jun 17, 2007.

  1. Grutz

    Grutz Newbie

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    Hi,
    I recently bought a used GeForce 5200 which I was told would be compatible with my Dell Inspiron 8500. I got the hardware and installed it just fine. Formfactor was right and the computer will boot up and let me use the default video drivers.
    However I am completley unable to find any drivers that actually make this thing work like it should. I haven't found any that will install actually, I'm still stuck on the windows default POS.
    I've tried various ones from Nvidia, Dell's support site, misc websites, and even had Dell tech support on the phone trying to help get it working properly. We were unsuccesful.

    Does anyone have any ideas on how I might get working drivers for this?

    TY
     
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    sp00n Notebook Deity

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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What are you trying to do with the card?
     
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    doughy Notebook Consultant

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    That should be fine, there's no need to worry unless you star having any problems which i doubt you'll have.