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    New Forceware 197.13

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by PsychoUsagi, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. PsychoUsagi

    PsychoUsagi Notebook Consultant

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    Modded INF is out for the latest Nvidia drivers which just came out. If anyone's up for testing they're here.

    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/win7x64/197.13/disclaimer
    Source: LaptopVideo2Go

    I've found that my machine is actually idling much cooler with these, I think they're better optimized for some of the newer games, not sure if they're the best but I'm going to be trying them for a while, especially considering how cool my GPU is idling.

    Edit: Actually, I feel stupid, Powermizer had enabled itself after the install but... for some reason even with powermizer on my clocks still stay in 3D Extra according to GPU-Z? That being the case for now I'm going to have Powermizer on for AC and off on Battery.

    EDIT 2: Scratch that, 197.15 just came out so if you're interested in those, they're out here.

    http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/win7x64/197.15/disclaimer

    Surprisingly quick update, guessing they're very similar. Looking forward to trying them anyway. =]

    EDIT 3: Also appears there's a PhysX update, version 9.10.0222 which was taken from Metro 2033

    http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/26362-physx-9100222-released/
     
    PsychoUsagi, Mar 18, 2010
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  2. Kosgey

    Kosgey Notebook Enthusiast

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    In the forums it looks like some people are having problems with the .13 but .15 looks to be successful. I guess I'll wait and see.

    EDIT: Looks like people are having problems with both. Looks like us laptop users can just wait longer as usual.
     
    Kosgey, Mar 19, 2010
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  3. omertaaaa

    omertaaaa Newbie

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    I'm running .13. No problems here.
     
    omertaaaa, Mar 21, 2010
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  4. Rhadamanthis

    Rhadamanthis Notebook Evangelist

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    i'm running a 197.15. No problems here
     
    Rhadamanthis, Mar 21, 2010
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  5. xchocx

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    Im confused...theres no 197 drivers for my gtx 260m on nvidia's website, how do u guys get those drivers?
     
    xchocx, Mar 21, 2010
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  6. maskedformed

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    Laptopvideo2go provides desktop drivers that are modded (customized .inf file) to support mobile graphics cards.
     
    maskedformed, Mar 21, 2010
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  7. Kosgey

    Kosgey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Kosgey, Mar 22, 2010
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    Kosgey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any performance gains?
     
    Kosgey, Mar 22, 2010
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    stinger608, Mar 26, 2010
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  10. rot112

    rot112 El Rompe ToTo

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    For everyone saying no problems,

    HOW DOES THE DRIVER PERFORM AS OPPOSED TO 196.86. Is it better fast, smoother, more consistent frames. "It is running ok here", is not enough info to chew on.
     
    rot112, Mar 27, 2010
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  11. Rhadamanthis

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    197.25 run great but no directcompute
     
    Rhadamanthis, Mar 27, 2010
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  12. andros_forever

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    I am running 197.15 and it's great for me as temps are lower for me while gaming and running these drivers. Usually stay around 83 degrees now max.
     
    andros_forever, Mar 27, 2010
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