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    Graphic driver for 6224w?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by bergsorensen, Feb 10, 2008.

  1. bergsorensen

    bergsorensen Notebook Guru

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    I got a 6224w and currently installed Nvidia_167.59_8600M_GT_Vista_32bit running vista. Though it has a major lack of performance contra the same machine running xp.

    IS there a different vga driver i should install ? (direct link if posible, explanation)

    Thanks in advance :)

    Kasper
     
    bergsorensen, Feb 10, 2008
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  2. Tyven

    Tyven Notebook Consultant

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    I can recommend the 169.61
    It's actually designed to desktops, but works great, just as the previous releases in the 169 series. Powermixer is enabled.

    Download the driver, unpack, download the modded inf and replace the original. Install.
     
    Tyven, Feb 10, 2008
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    bergsorensen Notebook Guru

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    Tyven: uh.. theres a new process for me.. Where do i download the driver and the modded inf? Oo (yes.. im a newb!)
     
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    You just click the link in post #2, where the links to the driver and the modded inf can be found at the top of the page.
    Direct links:
    Driver
    Modded inf
     
    Tyven, Feb 10, 2008
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    Thanks - trying the new drivers. Really appriciate it =)
     
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    Let's know how the drivers performed by experience :)
     
    Tyven, Feb 10, 2008
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    Just to let you all know. I'm currently using the 173.65 drivers. They appear to be the best I have tried just yet as they are giving me much lower temps and I've still got the performance I need.
     
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    Well.. the graphic card drivers works, but im kinda dissapointed by the fps rate (in wow) compaerd to when i was running xp.

    whats the difference between 169.61 and 173.65 - and what does the numbers mean? (169 vs. 173 and others?)

    Thanks
     
    bergsorensen, Feb 11, 2008
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  9. Rene S - Zepto

    Rene S - Zepto Company Representative

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    The notebook driver versions are named differently compared to the desktop versions.
     
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    bergsorensen Notebook Guru

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    so 169 = notebooks and 173 = laptops ?
     
    bergsorensen, Feb 12, 2008
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