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    Driver suggestions ¬_¬

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Mortis, Oct 24, 2009.

  1. Mortis

    Mortis Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, Im currently running the 186.03 official nvidia notebok drivers. I am not happy with them as they seem to be causing problems with my fan controller. I have heard a couple of people mention fan problems with the 186.xx series of drivers and as the current official driver on nvidias site is also a 186.xx driver, I was hoping for some suggestions on a good/stable driver.
    This is for the 8800m gtx in the old alienware m15x.
     
    Mortis, Oct 24, 2009
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  2. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    You should try the latest driver first. Don't assume it won't work for you.
     
    Kevin, Oct 24, 2009
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  3. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    I only had powermizer issues with 186.82 but 186.81 has been fine, I recommend you try that.
     
    LaptopNut, Oct 24, 2009
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    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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  5. jenesuispasbavard

    jenesuispasbavard Notebook Evangelist

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    If you're interested in CUDA 2.3 (the new CUFFT library is much more efficient at single-precision transforms, the main reason I upgraded - improved performance in SETI@Home GPU crunching), the beta 190.38 notebook drivers have support for it.

    Otherwise, it's best to stick to the latest stable release, 186.81.
     
    jenesuispasbavard, Oct 24, 2009
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    tofuboi01 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the old 7400 go series..and will soon update to windows 7 64bit, what drivers would be best? I just general gaming..play css/left4dead/killing floor and general use.

    im using 179.48 beta from nvidia site currently.
     
    tofuboi01, Oct 24, 2009
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