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    Intel 5300 drivers

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by fred2028, Jul 29, 2010.

  1. fred2028

    fred2028 Sexy member

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    Does having the Intel driver versus having the default Windows Update driver have any actual performance issues?
     
    fred2028, Jul 29, 2010
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    It's highly recommended to update to the most recent driver from Intel website or at least 13.1.1.1.
    Previous drivers had quite serious issues on Win 7 x64- more details and symptoms here. Note- the problem is in no way related to or caused by DD-WRT- it's just described properly on their forum.
    Whatever drivers Windows uses as default it's very likely it's what Intel provided them with or rather your notebook manufacturer decided to include (most likely what was up to date when your notebook has been launched)

    Anyway- I'd recommend keeping drivers up to date using Intel support- it's important due to security enhancements as well as performance improvements/issues resolved.
     
    downloads, Jul 29, 2010
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  3. leslieann

    leslieann Notebook Deity

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    Yep, get the newer ones from Intel.
    I had corrupted transfers with one, slow transfers with another.
     
    leslieann, Jul 29, 2010
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