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    GeForce Go 7800 Question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by CaliDell, Feb 15, 2006.

  1. CaliDell

    CaliDell Notebook Geek

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    What's up everyone...I'm sort of new to PC gaming, Im more of a console user, anyways. My question is in regards to nvidia drivers. I recently purchased a Dell E1705 desktop replacement with the nVidia GeForce Go 7800 card. It appears that my driver is out of date. I looked on the nvidia site and all I could find were drivers for the Go 7800GTX...is this the driver I should be using? Or is there a different one for my card?

    Also, is there a post on here somewhere that goes over exactly how to install the driver once its downloaded?

    Thanks for the advice, in advance
     
    CaliDell, Feb 15, 2006
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It could be...if you look on the site it will say that the driver is compatable with these cards: and would stat which cards.

    The 7800 Go is different than the 7800GTX...I personally would go with the after-market drivers, like xtreme-g.
     
    USAFdude02, Feb 15, 2006
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  3. CaliDell

    CaliDell Notebook Geek

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    Okay...so there are NO drivers listed on nvidia's page that say they are compatible with the regular Go 7800. I went to Tweaksrus.com and was looking at the Xtreme-G mobile drivers...am I able to use any of the ones listed? Or should I be on the lookout for a secific one? Also, how easy is it to install the driver once it's downloaded? Should i use the tutorial they give on the site?

    Sorry I'm asking so many questions, I'm just trying to feel my way around with out screwing something up.
     
    CaliDell, Feb 15, 2006
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  4. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Nvidia drivers are universal, they work with everything from the GeForce 256 to the 7800GTX 512. They will work with your card.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Feb 15, 2006
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