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    sorry for bugging, what is the coolest driver?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Luke1708, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    As the question says, what is the coolest running driver for 9600m gt?im currently running vista. i dont care whether i will get performance drops. im browsing the net, downloading files and listenig to music and my temperature is 64 degrees celcius.i just need a driver to keep my machine cool. what's the best one you know corresponding to my needs? thanks in advance. :)
     
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    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    get one of the newest drivers (185.20, 179.48, 180.84, whatever), with dynamic downclocking, your clocks will drop so low that the card won't run much hotter than 40-45°C.
     
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    thanks whizzo, i tried dox optimised 185.20 but it didnt cool. down.i'll try 180.84. 179,48 said my compnents are not compatible
     
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