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    Is My 7970m In The Pooper?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by sikknazty, Oct 25, 2012.

  1. sikknazty

    sikknazty Notebook Guru

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    So everytime I try to install/update my GPU drivers it causes FPS drops in ALL of my games. But when i have no AMD/ATI drivers installed it runs flawlessly. Is there a reason for this? Kinda seems really weird IMO!

    Here is my DxDiag
     
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    thescreensavers Notebook Consultant

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    huh? so i guess ure using amd drivers from windows update? cuz without ANY drivers u wouldnt see any smooth gameplay whatsoever lol :p

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    I guess so... but i uninstall AMD drivers in the control panel and shiz but it runs smoother... IM CONFUSED ALSO! LOL
     
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    sikknazty, Oct 25, 2012
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