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    Simple GPU Question.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by philiphan, Nov 18, 2011.

  1. philiphan

    philiphan Notebook Consultant

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    So how do I know my GPU actually uses the latest driver installed?

    I mean on dxdiag and GPU-Z there's all this mumbo jumbo with different .dll files listed as active driver.

    Same thing goes on MSI Afterburner but it also adds (285.** Forceware). What does 'Forceware' mean?
     
    philiphan, Nov 18, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Forceware means Nvidia geForce drivers. 285 is the latest.
     
    niffcreature, Nov 19, 2011
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    reaversedge Notebook Evangelist

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    you can check the nvidia control panel then click system information, then the driver indication applied should be there.
     
    reaversedge, Nov 19, 2011
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    philiphan Notebook Consultant

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    Ah 285.79 thank you!
     
    philiphan, Nov 19, 2011
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