but 1st clean uninstall ur previous driver

those update on the 1st page are for xp users right?
how about vista users?
have to check from dell website?

Is that safe to use third party drivers ?
I really scare the new drivers will screw up my notebook and give me alot of bugs.

There is a link to Vista 32 driver in the first page too. Just use the corresponding inf to install on Windows Vista™.

This is not a third-party driver. It is officially released by NVIDIA but without notebook GPU support. Hence, it'll required a modified installation file (inf) to install on notebook GPUs. You should read the comments in the forum regarding any bugs or problems for the driver. I won't guarantee that the modified inf will not screw up your notebook GPU or Windows, but so far it has been perfectly working for my 8600M GT.

Usually these new drivers provide features improvement, lower temperature, and performance increases.

You could always download the WHQL-certified driver from your manufacturer's website. Current version of ForceWare released by DELL is quite good.

Like that i think i let ppl do better nonit headache and risk to void the warranty

Hmm, as far as I know, installing drivers do not void the warranty for your DELL system.

But then again, there's always tester to test the drivers first.

This post has been edited by Demonic Wrath: Aug 21 2008, 12:02 PM

iv installed the 177.83 driver..but when i check the nvidia control panel it says 175.xx..any idea?

did u uninstall the precious driver 1st?

no..oh must uninstall? cuz i scared if uninstall the driver,something might happen

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Added on August 21, 2008, 2:14 pmUpdated already


This post has been edited by wilsonjay: Aug 21 2008, 02:14 PM

thr will nth happen...jsut uninstall the previous driver so tht it wont interfere with new driver

btw any1 tried to play far cry n COD4??
how the quality??playable?

just installed cod4,yup playable with almost every setting full

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Added on August 21, 2008, 2:57 pmiv checked the FPS of COD4 for my lappy,around 25-40 FPS through out the game...so is playable with almost all settings high

This post has been edited by wilsonjay: Aug 21 2008, 02:57 PM

oo
thx
will try tht game when my fren brw me

any1 updated the latest nvidia driver? cuz i used it,when my lappy sleeps and on back,resolution changed.

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Added on August 21, 2008, 8:49 pmby the way...i updated from 175.xx to 177.83,and my benchmark score reduced slightly,do you guys think my graphics performance is also reduced slighty?

This post has been edited by wilsonjay: Aug 21 2008, 08:49 PM

hmm..if tht driver makes ur score reduced slightly then u should try other drivers tht improve..i already tried many drivers.from dell released to latest driver from nvidia.latest driver not the best for me n so far the latest dell driver is the best..benchmark improved

Benchmark scores might decrease but actual game performance might increase. You should test out the games and if there's any increment or decrement. If you don't notice it, then just leave it that way.

You should also check to see if your notebook GPU runs any cooler. Some users report that their GPU runs cooler after installing new driver.

but even some drivers make my benchmark just barely pass 1k score only..got 2-3 drivers r like tht.then i changed back to stable driver

yup..me too just change b to the stable 1

btw i got another 2gb ram here..i gonna add up to become 3gb..hehe

bought from dell or other brand? how much?

I want to be in the list too, please add me up

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