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    Updating video drivers - bye bye Optimus

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Coflash, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. Coflash

    Coflash Notebook Consultant

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    Hello

    When I install the latest from Laptopvideo2go, it removes the option to use the GT555m in games. I still have the right click option, but it still uses the Intel GPU.

    If I reinstall Dell's crappy drivers, the option comes back.

    This (at the moment) is specifically with Deus Ex 3. The setup options only show the Intel GPU.

    Is there a trick to all of this? Are there specific drivers I should be using?

    Thanks
     
    Coflash, Sep 8, 2011
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  2. CGSDR

    CGSDR Alien Master Race

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    Which version are you?
     
    CGSDR, Sep 8, 2011
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