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    AW m17x delivered tomorrow... What next?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ToonPatriot, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. ToonPatriot

    ToonPatriot Newbie

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    First high spec system i've ever had. How can i optimise it and make it run as best as it can? Disbale enduro thats all i know lol. Should i get new drivers etc.? I am a pc noob.

    Alienware m17x R4 | 16GB DDR3 | HD7970M | 750GB+32GB mSATA caching SSD | i7-3740QM | KILLER wireless n1103 | 1920x1080 WLED | Stealth Black
     
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  2. SlimShady

    SlimShady ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒ&

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    Alienware M17x Forum

    You'll find every answer you could ever want right in that forum.

    Enjoy your new rig.
     
    SlimShady, Jan 27, 2013
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  3. Rudlin

    Rudlin Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't suggest disabling enduro at all for that latest WHQL drivers definitely make it look like the problem underutilization is in the past. At least in my case.
    Yet enduro saves your dedicated card from performing tasks that normally HD 4000 can cope more than enough. That way you would save mileage on your AMD gpu, thus prolonging its lifetime. Then again its only my opinion.
     
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    ToonPatriot Newbie

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    Ahh thanks rudlin. Thats the thing. Alot of the info on the forums will now be outdated. As everything tells me to disable enduro. So will i have to get these drivers frm the amd site? Also i read somewhere about a driver which boosts performance. Cant remember what it is called. CAP or something? :/
     
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  5. Rudlin

    Rudlin Notebook Consultant

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    Get the 13.1 WHQL from here AMD Catalyst 13.1 WHQL – BenchmarK3D and follow them on there for driver updates. Wouldn't recommend trying beta drivers after 13.1 since most issues seem to be in the past.

    CAPs are mostly for Crossfire computers. Its nothing but profiles for applications.
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Wait for the next steam sale to ruin your wallet is the next step I believe ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 27, 2013
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  7. long2905

    long2905 Notebook Virtuoso

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    was going to say that :p, load up some games on there and get your money's worth :D
     
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  8. failwheeldrive

    failwheeldrive Notebook Deity

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    lol congrats on the new laptop, I just got my M17x in last week. Like others have said, update to catalyst 13.1 and yes, I would disable Enduro and run directly off the 7970m. Check out the M17x section, it will become your new home :p

    Do some benchmarks, download some games, and have fun!
     
    failwheeldrive, Jan 27, 2013
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