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    Get video driver from ATI or Lenovo?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nickr1, Jan 31, 2007.

  1. nickr1

    nickr1 Newbie

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    Hey, I just picked up a Lenovo T60 laptop.

    Is there any advantage to getting the video driver for my ATI mobility Radeon X1400 card from ATI's website directly? Or should I stick with getting the driver from the Lenovo website to ensure compatibility?
     
    nickr1, Jan 31, 2007
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  2. jpagel

    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    Out of box, if things are working, ya know what they say, if it isn't broke dont fix it.. stick with the same driver
    IF/When you go to update the drive , I would use the manfactuer driver (ati) of the device - if you run into issues / performance problems then you would want try the Lenovo -
     
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  3. Robert in Sadorus

    Robert in Sadorus Notebook Evangelist

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    I would leave it alone, I updated my driver for the same card and things got funky real fast. resolution options i once had dissapeard,fonts looked funky,Icons looked funky. So i just rolled it back and everything is fine.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Jan 31, 2007
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  4. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Hm. I always have thought that generic Ati drivers are better. Well as other people said if it works and you are satisfied with the performance - stick to it.

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Jan 31, 2007
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