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    Updating my video card drivers - worth it?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by TheArnski, Dec 8, 2008.

  1. TheArnski

    TheArnski Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry to be a bother. I don't mean to create a new thread, but I did a search on updating drivers for my specific video card and I was overwhelmed with the information as it's still relatively new to me. If it's inconvenient, I'll gladly delete the thread or request it be deleted.

    Anyways, my video card is very low end and not at all good for gaming, but it suffices for me and WoW (I can get about a good 15-30 FPS). Would it be worth it to update its drivers? I mean would I get some benefit out of it even though my video card is fine right now? I always see people who update their drivers rejoice in saying they've seen an FPS increase in some games soon after udpating.

    If not, then thanks for your time. But if I could get some benefit out of it, could you please direct me to which video drivers I should get or at least point me in the right direction?

    Thanks :eek:
     
  2. deathmight

    deathmight Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not good with drivers and all that, but updating your drivers might increase the FPS, sometimes it increases a lot, sometimes not at all depending by the game and drivers.
     
  3. n00dles

    n00dles Notebook Geek

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    if its possible, try and go for the 8800mGTS or and 9800mGTS it might be a bit expensive but well worth it.
     
  4. TheArnski

    TheArnski Notebook Evangelist

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    lol i would gladly drop some $$$$ to pick up a new laptop with a nice video card...but I can't do that right now...lol