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    Which LaptopVideo2Go video Driver for Dell E1705 w/ 7900GS Card on Vista?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by skaterbasist, Jul 5, 2007.

  1. skaterbasist

    skaterbasist Notebook Enthusiast

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    I apologize for my question, but its a very urgent matter for me, which I have not found the answer to.

    First, let me just start of by stating my specs:

    Dell E1705
    2.2 GHz Core 2 Duo
    2 GB of Ram @ 667 MHz
    120 GB of HDD
    Windows Vista 32 (Upgraded from XP)

    Now for my issue:

    Ever since I upgraded from XP to Vista x32, I have had to deal with many issues regarding my video & audio drivers. I honestly regret the "upgrade", but its too late for going back.

    With my current dell drivers for Windows Vista, which are absolutely horrible and outdated :mad: , I have had many issues with video. For example, my screen shakes violently after opening a new window.

    Now for my question: Which LaptopVideo2Go driver is the correct and latest driver for my Nvidia 7900GS for my Dell E1705?

    I have visited the LaptopVideo2Go website, but it seems as if they do not sort out the drivers for a specific Nvidia video card like the 7900GS.

    I'm sticking to LaptopVideo2Go because it seems to be the best out there for the 7900GS; Dell drivers suck, and other drivers just seem to be as good as LaptopVideo2Go , but not as common.

    Thank you all for your help!

    PS. Yes, I do use this laptop for occasional gaming, with intensive graphics demand.
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    skaterbasist, Jul 5, 2007
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    skaterbasist Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh, and by the way, my 7900GS is slightly overclocked.

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    skaterbasist, Jul 5, 2007
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    Dodoman Notebook Consultant

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    What driver do you currently have mate?
     
    Dodoman, Jul 5, 2007
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    skaterbasist Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, the "latest" Dell Driver which is dated 1/19/2007.

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    skaterbasist, Jul 5, 2007
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    RyanHurtt Notebook Evangelist

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    RyanHurtt, Jul 5, 2007
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    skaterbasist Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the suggestion Ryan.

    Anyone have a clear answer to my original question?

    Its urgent!

    Thanks!
     
    skaterbasist, Jul 6, 2007
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    OneHeavyBrick Notebook Guru

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    I must say, I tried laptopvideo2g0 drivers and that one dell driver for the 7950gtx go, and all were a bit buggy. the laptopvideo2go drivers were a bit better I suppose. The best drivers I found were also from tweakedrus.

    As for your original question, the driver versions that your are downloading from laptopvideo2go encompass drivers for many different nvidia cards. To be certain that you are getting the driver you need...use the "have disk method" when installing the driver. Click on this link and it'll show you how to do it for Vista:

    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=11997

    I'd take a look at tweakedrus again though if your having trouble with your current driver.
     
    OneHeavyBrick, Jul 6, 2007
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