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    Graphics Driver (ATI) Update version 8.723.8.2

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Kash2Smash, Dec 17, 2012.

  1. Kash2Smash

    Kash2Smash Notebook Enthusiast

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    Heya,

    So.... i updated my VAIO from Win7 Home Premium to Win8, and then back to Win7 Pro after realizing that Sony isnt going to release win8 ATI graphics drivers... Hence i had to re-install drivers from the Sony Website and hence i downloaded the latest version of graphics driver recommended by the site..

    Graphics Driver (ATI) Update version 8.723.8.2 : Download : Sony Asia Pacific


    Graphics Card: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650

    There used to be Catalyst Control Centre previously HOWEVER, after installing the update... there isnt any. Whats going on? My computer detects the graphics driver and shows no problem with it, plus my laptop hasnt been making much noise or heating up as much as well.... but what happened to the catalyst centre? Is it just me or has it happened to others as well?

    thnks,

    kash
     
    Kash2Smash, Dec 17, 2012
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  2. Tornator

    Tornator Notebook Geek

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    Tornator, Dec 18, 2012
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  3. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    I'm running the same GPU in my HP Envy 14. You should be able to download and install the latest mobility driver installer from AMD (might need the full installation package that doesn't check your system since a lot of OEM's are blacklisted by the regular installer by design). As long as you install it over a package that included graphics switching, you can maintain the GPU switching option while getting the best possible performance from your card, and it should install the latest CCC along with the drivers, a two birds with one stone thing.
     
    Fat Dragon, Dec 19, 2012
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  4. Kash2Smash

    Kash2Smash Notebook Enthusiast

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    well i downloaded the link but it made no difference .... will try wht Fat Dragon suggested.
     
    Kash2Smash, Dec 20, 2012
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