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    3D driver for X500

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by SMOKE_SKULL, Feb 3, 2011.

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    I plan to use this laptop to 3D game on a 3D monitor. Where can I get a 3D driver for the graphics card? According to Nvidia I am supposed to use the Toshiba driver. Pfffft
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Feb 3, 2011
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    So I tried the latest Nvidia driver and it said no compatable hardware found. THat sucks. Is there a patch or anything? I see there are Nvidia sound drivers also for the HDMI so it probably wont work if you change video drivers?>
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Feb 3, 2011
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    With the Qosmios, you CANNOT use Nvidia drivers!!! You have to use Toshiba drivers as they are modified to Toshibas specifications.

    Using nvidia drivers can cause BSOD and other issues.
     
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    THat sucks. Its part of the reason I went with this laptop.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Feb 3, 2011
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    Contact Toshiba. The Toshiba drivers are modified Nvidia drivers, so it should still support all the nvidia stuff
     
    alexUW, Feb 3, 2011
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    Really? Huh, I've been doing it for years.
     
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    So I called Toshiba today and they told me it was never going to happen. They recomended a 3D ready notebook. I just wanted to know why it couldnt happen, if its a harware issue or exactly why it cant be done. They are supposed to email me an answer latter.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, Feb 4, 2011
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