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    RivaTuner + 9800m + W7 question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by TheGOAT, Aug 6, 2009.

  1. TheGOAT

    TheGOAT Notebook Geek

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    Ntune/nvidia system tools gives me a BSOD (in Win7, worked back in vista) when i check the agreement so i threw that out of the window.

    now im trying to find drivers that rivatuner will recognize to allow OC, but on all the ones ive tried (stock ones mainly) i get "no supported drivers detected"

    if you are using W7 and a 9800m GTS could you lead me to the drivers that work for you

    thanx
     
    TheGOAT, Aug 6, 2009
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  2. TheGOAT

    TheGOAT Notebook Geek

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    nvrmd

    had to update nTune. using 190.40 drivers
     
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    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    If you want a big gaming performance boost--with the consequences of some additional heat and/or quirks like faulty HDMI out, try out Dox's drivers.
     
    SoundOf1HandClapping, Aug 7, 2009
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  4. TheGOAT

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    Big as in another 10 fps in Crysis? or 1000 3dmarks points?
     
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    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have no extra heat from using Dox Optimised drivers or any other issues. All I get is more in game performance, for example I saw a 20 fps increase in Street Fighter 4 when I went from official to Dox Optimised drivers.
     
    LaptopNut, Aug 7, 2009
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    There is nominal if any increases in synthetic benchmarks, but there is usually a definite performance increase in games. Maybe 2-3 FPS at least which can make a huge different into making a game on the edge playable.
     
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  7. TheGOAT

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    I see. Then I'll definitely try them out when I get a chance. hopefully they have no issues with Win 7
     
    TheGOAT, Aug 7, 2009
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