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    On-board graphics: Use Lenovo's drivers or Intel's?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by capt jerk sparrow, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. capt jerk sparrow

    capt jerk sparrow Notebook Geek

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    Got an edge e420, HD 3000. Not sure if I should be using the latest intel graphic drivers or just stick with the ones from Lenovo. What I have is working, but just curious since Lenovo doesn't update theirs very often.
     
    capt jerk sparrow, Jan 20, 2013
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  2. OCM

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    Go for intel's. They update their drivers more frequently and you'll get better performance/stability.
     
    OCM, Jan 20, 2013
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  3. sciencefair

    sciencefair Notebook Consultant

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    While I don't have a quantifiable measurement, I feel like the Intel drivers have different brightness levels than the Lenovo ones. OCM is correct that the Intel drivers are updated much more frequently.
     
    sciencefair, Jan 21, 2013
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

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    If you use Intel drivers from the Intel Website you might have problems adjust your screen brightness, or windows remmbering your brightnerss level after boot, as at least on my Z580 lenovo have modded the Intel driver, make a restore point in case you have problems.

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jan 21, 2013
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  5. turqoisegirl08

    turqoisegirl08 Notebook Evangelist

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    IIRC Lenovo also mods the drivers to work with the Lenovo Power Manger as well.
     
    turqoisegirl08, Jan 21, 2013
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