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    Just got 6831fx what should i do?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by joon82, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. joon82

    joon82 Notebook Consultant

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    Just uninstalled all crapwares.
    tried to install new nvidia driver but not working(175.32_notebook_winvista_32bit_international_whql).
    Any other programs I need to update or install?

    where can I get updated driver for 8800 gts?

    wish I can switch Fn button and Ctrl button.
     
    joon82, Aug 7, 2008
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  2. Kamin_Majere

    Kamin_Majere =][= Ordo Hereticus

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    for the drivers look in this subforum for iamtheanimals driver update guide. its a step by step on exactly how you need to go about updating your drivers for the 8800mGTS card.
    EDIT:
    screw it i'm bored so i did the searching for you... so you get to be lazy and reap all of the benefits     :p
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=265740

    As to programs to install... what every you want. The sky's the limit. Though things like CPUZ / HWMoniter / GPUZ and the Nvidia tool sets are always useful. And except for a few limitations i'm really enjoying my switch to linux...but its not for everyone.

    Unfortunately the "fn" button is stuck. its a hard wired layering button and nothing i've tried or seen tried has ever been able to remap it. So short of some serious firmware flash or actually rewiring the key (i dont recommend by the way) its just a minor annoyance your just going to have to get used to.
     
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  3. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    Why don't you try 177.79 from the Laptopvideo2Go.com forum? It is a really good driver release.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Aug 7, 2008
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  4. Lakjin

    Lakjin Notebook Deity

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    first thing you should do is return it and get the 7811 =P
     
    Lakjin, Aug 7, 2008
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  5. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    return it to whom?
    do you know where he got it from?
    some guys got a refurbished 6831 under 600$, what are you talking about ?
     
    royk50, Aug 7, 2008
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  6. joon82

    joon82 Notebook Consultant

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    i want 7811 but i got this 6831 for $575 from buy.com deal =p
     
    joon82, Aug 7, 2008
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  7. royk50

    royk50 times being what they are

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    gret deal man, now little upgrading and that 7811 is no issue.

    lakjin go beat that bang for a buck with a 7811....
     
    royk50, Aug 7, 2008
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  8. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    Awesome deal! For that kinda money, you could drop an x9000 in, another hard drive in RAID 0, upgrade the screen and STILL not be at what the 7811 costs. Not to mention the nice performance gain. :)
     
    Dook, Aug 7, 2008
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