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    new ATi drivers especialy for us (notebook users)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by REDFROG, Jul 13, 2005.

  1. REDFROG

    REDFROG Notebook Evangelist

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    in case you didnt know ATi have released new CATALYST MOBILITY drivers for win xp that run on X700 cards and above, hears the link:



    it would be cool if people could post back if you try them on your machines so we know if there any good and what machines/manufactures they work with. im yet to try them on my Acer aspire 5024WMLI so if anyone has this machine could you let me know if they work
    thanks.
    enjoy!

    http://www. ati.com/products/catalyst/mobility/index.html

    i put a space in it because the url kept being shortend
     
    REDFROG, Jul 13, 2005
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  2. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    so no work on old 9700 :( ... well I'll have to live on omega
     
    qwester, Jul 14, 2005
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  3. Gooter

    Gooter Notebook Guru

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    No, it will work on the 9700. It just has to be modded. Currently using the new drivers on my Sony s360. I'll post the link that told me how to do it when I get home.
     
    Gooter, Jul 15, 2005
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    they shouldnt have to be modded, if there already approved for notebooks lol might as well use omegas.
     
    AJVETT, Jul 15, 2005
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  5. Gooter

    Gooter Notebook Guru

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    Well, I guess modded was the wrong term to use. I apologize. All you do, I think, is change the inf file to include the 9700. I found it on notebookforums.com under its sony section if you're interested. All I know is it worked for me. Not sure how much "better" it's supposed to be.
     
    Gooter, Jul 15, 2005
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    Hmmm. It would be interesting to see if these are better than the Omega Drivers. I'm happy with the Omegas, but if this is more of an improvement it would be worth the download.

    That reminds me, I should check to see if my drivers are out of date. I have a feeling I'm running an older version of the Omega Drivers.
     
    Elias, Jul 15, 2005
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  7. REDFROG

    REDFROG Notebook Evangelist

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    will the bloke who dose the omega drivers bring out a modded version of the mobility drivers, i have got my laptop now Acer with an X700 the program on atis website said the the mobility drivers wernt compatible with my laptop should i install the anyway and try them out.
     
    REDFROG, Jul 18, 2005
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    No harm in trying. Just make sure you have windows restore switched on. I had some trouble with ATI drivers in the past where windows wouldn't start up. So if you don't have restore switched on you will have to do the fixing thru safe mode!
     
    qwester, Jul 18, 2005
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  9. REDFROG

    REDFROG Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks dont worry i will
     
    REDFROG, Jul 20, 2005
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    I heard that the next set of drivers released next mouth will support ALL notebooks, regardless of make. :D
     
    Dex, Jul 23, 2005
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    works great on 5024, around 2400pts in 3DM05 (I mean modded Ati catalyst 5.7 of course)
     
    Lubi, Jul 24, 2005
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