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    Nvidia Beta 285.38 - Improve bf3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by smokingjam, Sep 26, 2011.

  1. smokingjam

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    smokingjam, Sep 26, 2011
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    Which modded .inf file will you need to use for this? I just installed 280.26 and BC2 won't launch, so I'd love to run Driver Cleaner and try this new one instead.

    I'm getting tired of seeing Dell's support page still list the stock 267.21 driver for our cards. No updates since April? Inexcusable lack of support.
     
    LordBling, Sep 26, 2011
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    im not sure. the last driver update didnt need a modded inf file so hoping this wont havent installed yet will try later
     
    smokingjam, Sep 26, 2011
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    Okay, cool. Keep us posted.

    EDIT: I installed this new driver with no issues. BFBC2 launches fine, but getting into a game takes forever and my frame rate (with everything set to Medium) is less than 10. Grrrrr.....
     
    LordBling, Sep 26, 2011
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    Whitelisted?
     
    Kantide, Sep 27, 2011
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    Good question, but yes, I made sure to do this.
     
    LordBling, Sep 27, 2011
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    i cant install the bf3 beta driver... tells me it cant find any nvidia card?

    forget that, i was too stupid to get the right driver. keep your eyes open so you dont get the desktop driver :p
     
    alroar, Sep 27, 2011
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    LOL 10char
     
    CGSDR, Sep 27, 2011
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    Has anyone tried BF3 on the M14x with this driver yet?
     
    FearEffect, Sep 27, 2011
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  10. alroar

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    yes, runs quite good. all on max (= not the highest). but i expect some engine tuning, could be better. feels like 30fps on the 900p screen. only decreasing resolution bringt more frames.

    and the beta driver rly did give me a good boost in performance. didnt try other games tho
     
    alroar, Sep 27, 2011
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    if i get 285.38 driver and i dont like it, can i uninstill that driver and go back to stock drivers? if so, how would i doit?
     
    quicksilv3r, Sep 27, 2011
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    im getting really high temps on cpu when playing battlefield like in the low 90's. i ussually dont see these temps
     
    sti4thewin, Sep 27, 2011
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    anyone actually using this driver see a difference? im dumb and i forgot to test out the old driver and see the difference. plus as soon as i start up this game my cpu rises to the high 70's then gets into 80's and 90's. only with this game.
     
    sti4thewin, Sep 27, 2011
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