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    new ATI drivers (should i?)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by agbluestick, Sep 21, 2008.

  1. agbluestick

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    agbluestick, Sep 21, 2008
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well I'm using the 8.9's on my 4850 without any problems.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 21, 2008
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    ok thx does anyone has this on a 2600 HD like me?
     
    agbluestick, Sep 21, 2008
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    bump*bumpbump
     
    agbluestick, Sep 22, 2008
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    I'd go for the new driver just because I'm always pro updating system software. I have no other justifiable reason.
     
    StormEffect, Sep 22, 2008
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    They look like the desktop drivers. For the Mobility series, you're supposed to use the drivers from the manufacturer's site ( link to Gateway's driver page for your M-6864 FX). The drivers there say they are version 8.452, which I think must be based of the desktop Catalyst 8.1 drivers (version 8.451). My HD 2600 drivers from Toshiba's site are also version 8.452 and I've had no problems with them.

    If you want to use the latest desktop drivers, then you can use the Mobility Modder, but I haven't used it so can't say how well it works.
     
    Steven87, Sep 22, 2008
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Or you can use this link to download the Catalyst Mobility Driver's right off ATI's website of which 8.9 is currently out.
     
    usapatriot, Sep 22, 2008
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    That appears to be the XP drivers. Where did you find the Mobility drivers on AMD's site?
     
    Steven87, Sep 22, 2008
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    yah looks like thats for xp i need it for vista 64 bit :) thx anyways

    do they even have new Official Drivers for ATI mobility 2600HD looks like its only out for the desktop
     
    agbluestick, Sep 22, 2008
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    No, you will need to download the desktop drivers and use the ATi Mobility Modder to modify the drivers for laptops. ATi's stance on Mobility Radeon drivers is simply to let the notebook manufacturers handle it (Even though you can find the latest XP drivers from a previous link posted).
     
    Micaiah, Sep 22, 2008
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