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    How do I update graphic drivers on a Chronos 7? (NP780Z5E)

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by CloseToHome, Jul 3, 2017.

  1. CloseToHome

    CloseToHome Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not technically gifted, but I have had this computer since 2013. I still seldom game on it, but I haven't updated my graphics drivers since 2015. As far as I know, SW Update doesn't update my graphics and the last time I did, it involved lots of steps including downloading AMD Catalyst Drivers.

    So this computer has the switchable graphics with an AMD Radeon 8870M. The AMD Catalyst Driver shows that my computer has a "AMD Radeon R9 M200X Series" which I believe is the same.

    How do I know what is a newer stable driver is for my computer and where can I find it? I don't want to risk anything and downloading the wrong things as this is the only computer I have for my everyday uses.

    Thanks! I hope someone with more knowledge on this can help me!
     
    CloseToHome, Jul 3, 2017
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Achieving a fully functioning graphics setup on this notebook family can be challenging but it can be done. Start at the end of this thread and work backwards.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Jul 3, 2017
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  3. Worzyl

    Worzyl Notebook Consultant

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    I think you should probably ask yourself if you really NEED to update your graphics card before doing it.

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it :)
     
    Worzyl, Jul 11, 2017
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