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    Question about Omega Drivers

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gecko, Feb 27, 2005.

  1. gecko

    gecko Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been reading about the omega drivers, and I've got a question:
    Are they basicaly only useful if you want to overclock?
     
    gecko, Feb 27, 2005
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  2. DaGreek

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    They do not overclock they come with a program called Radlinker that will allow you to over clock. The omega drivers are suppose to be simalar to current releases of ATI drivers but with a few tweaks that make them better in notebooks. I've used them and found no difference in any games or benchmarks. I played Doom 3 UT2004, and Far Cry. Everyone swears by them though, I just don't see any gains.

    Compaq R3000T (CTO)
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    DaGreek, Feb 27, 2005
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  3. gecko

    gecko Notebook Evangelist

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    So they are a more "stream lined" version of the Catalyst drivers?
    Thus will they work on laptop systems?
    I've heard that you must install the drivers provided by you laptop manufactuer. I can't install ATI's drivers for my 9100, but I have to use Dell's.
     
    gecko, Feb 28, 2005
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  4. Quikster

    Quikster Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I've had no problems running any, HP's ATI Drivers, ATIs drivers, and OMEGA ATI drivers with my Radeon 9600 mobile

    zx5000 :: 2.4M :: 512 DDR :: 40gb 4200 RPM HD :: 15.4" :: Radeon 9600 Mobilty M10 :: Aquamark3 22,856
     
    Quikster, Feb 28, 2005
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