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    gtx 260m best driver???

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by johnnyman27, Feb 19, 2010.

  1. johnnyman27

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    which is the best driver for my gtx 260m??thanxxx!!
     
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    you have a w860cu u sure you got the 260m?
     
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    my mistake.sorry.i mean gtx 280m!!which driver do you use?
     
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    i just use the standard driver 186.81 cause i have a bdrom.
    its stable but im guessing not the fastest
    what bout you?
     
    trvelbug, Feb 19, 2010
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    i'm using 186.81 too.i want to try dox 195.62.have you tried them?
     
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    actuall not yet but i just downloaded yest.
    maybe u could ask guys in the sager forum?
     
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    i have the nvidia system tools installed for gpu overclocking.i need to unistall this to install a new driver?
     
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    im not so sure
    mybe better to do so
    also use driver sweeper after you uninstall the driver too.
    however i just did a quick google search on 195.62 and it doesnt seem to install coorectly on the 8690
     
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    thax for your ansewers!!you were very helpful!!!greetings from greece!!
     
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    your welcome.
    maybe its still better to stick to 186.81
    what o/c's do you use?
     
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    650-950-1650 core memory shaders.u?
     
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    thats a good oc.
    i think the 280m can do even more.
    adid you increase gpu voltage?

    as for me im just on stock clocks but may o/c soon
     
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    no i didn't increase the voltage!!although it's stable!!!
     
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    nice
    how much increase are you getting in 36mark06
     
    trvelbug, Feb 19, 2010
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