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    AMD A8 - stick with HP drivers, or use AMD newer ones?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Grimper, May 31, 2012.

  1. Grimper

    Grimper Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all. I have an HP dv6-6145dx machine, which has the AMD A8-3500 chip with the 6620G integrated graphics.

    My machine is stable running the out-of-the-box drivers, but I know there are newer drivers available for a couple of the components (AMD, network card, etc) through Windows update. Do you guys update from the Windows update, or would I be better off sticking with what's available from HP update?
     
    Grimper, May 31, 2012
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    smileyface101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do upgrade if you are planning on gaming. The stock HP bios is terrible at hybrid crossfire
     
    smileyface101, May 31, 2012
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    Wolfpup Notebook Prophet

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    Except don't use Windows Update for your GPU-download the newest drivers directly from AMD.com. They'll also check from time to time and prompt you to update.
     
    Wolfpup, Jun 1, 2012
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    Ok, will do. I don't have crossfire in my machine (wish I did!). But I'll go ahead and update tonight.
     
    Grimper, Jun 1, 2012
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