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    Canitga GS45 driver

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by scorpionfalcon, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. scorpionfalcon

    scorpionfalcon Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have an R1, and recently did a fresh install. What exactly does the Canitga GS45 driver do? It is found under the "Chipset" category.
     
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    DeeVu, Sep 14, 2011
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    Yes but why is it only "optional" according to the dell website. I haven't installed it yet and my laptop seems to be running fine. I was just wondering if I would get a performance increase by installing it.
     
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    It may increase battery life.
    It's basically to optimize things better.

    It's not imperative to the performance but it does some minor things that may improve your experience in the long run.
     
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    Can anyone verify this driver is installed in the M11x out of the box?
     
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    It is. I have had all three and each one comes with every driver on the site and some extra bloatware. So yes it does.
     
    DeeVu, Sep 14, 2011
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