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    Okay to Use Nvidia Drivers Instead of MSI Drivers?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by haints, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. haints

    haints Notebook Geek

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    I've had laptops where you needed to use the brands drivers because of Optimus, etc. I have a GE72 2QD and as far as I know, this isn't necessary ... Can I just use the latest NVIDIA driver instead of whatever MSI has released?
     
    haints, Aug 8, 2018
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  2. JeanLegi

    JeanLegi Notebook Evangelist

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    yes
     
    JeanLegi, Aug 8, 2018
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  3. haints

    haints Notebook Geek

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    Great. That's what I'd assumed. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.
     
    haints, Aug 9, 2018
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  4. tiliarou

    tiliarou Notebook Consultant

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    MSI never updates their driver on the official website...
    Actually there is no reason to download it from them since I don't believe there is any customisation.
     
    tiliarou, Aug 9, 2018
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  5. Support.3@XOTIC PC

    Support.3@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    I like using the MSI drivers as a baseline, you know the originals were tested with systems and work, so if you have a problem with a newer one, going to the ones from the MSI can help in those cases.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 9, 2018
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  6. test0s

    test0s Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had random stuttering in some games with nvidia's latest drivers. Going back to msi driver fixed that for me. Currently on 391.48 (MSI)
     
    test0s, Aug 10, 2018
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    asm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm actually using Custom Nvidia drivers from Xtreme G (Tweakforce) : Good fps in the games I play and no stuttering. Website is down but still active on reddit.
     
    asm1, Aug 11, 2018
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  8. AU4U

    AU4U Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm on the same one as you, I tried to update to the 398.35 as suggested in the Dragon Center, but I get a popup 'This Driver Is Not Compatible'.
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    I'm really not willing to go with the generic drivers, as the drivers thru MSI have been tested to work properly, apparently ... possibly by someone who was ether drunk or high........ :shocked:
     
    AU4U, Aug 19, 2018
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  9. Spartan@HIDevolution

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    Yeah the legendary MSI drivers team forgot to add the nVIDIA Control panel in their latest 398.35 driver, nothing surprising from the most unprofessional drivers team in the world!
     
    Spartan@HIDevolution, Aug 19, 2018
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  10. AU4U

    AU4U Notebook Evangelist

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    Nothing like Meg Whitman and her HP (Horrible Products, Horrible People) nightmare.
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    HP Envy 17-3090NR 3D notebook battery is ready to explode, it isn't a question of IF, is a question of WHEN.
     
    AU4U, Aug 20, 2018
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  11. AU4U

    AU4U Notebook Evangelist

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    After checking around and attempting to update the Nvidia drivers, I'm starting to get the impression MSI didn't include, or pulled the control panel from the update so it wouldn't load. 398.82 WHQL is the official latest.
    guru3d Forum, they don't even list it there, they have gone to the 398.98 Hotfix: r398_75-11 drivers.
    https://www.guru3d.com/files-categories/videocards-nvidia-geforce-vista-|-7.html
    These are HotFix Drivers, not WHQL Drivers.
    https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/geforce-398-98-hotfix-driver-download.html
     
    AU4U, Aug 21, 2018
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