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new dell drivers for 9800 are awesome!

post #1 of 6
8/18/04 at 1:12am
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I just received my XPS yesterday with the 256mb 9800. It is awesome. I am definately a newbie here but just want to introduce myself. I downloaded the free 3dmark03 bench program with the only configuration they let me choose. It ran a 5444 right out of the box. I just downloaded the new dell drivers and I ran the bench again and it ran a 6550

I just followed the installation instructions for the new dell drivers. I am assuming the new drivers take priority over the old ones? So when I run my games it will automatically pull the new drivers? Like I said I am a newbie. Just made the switch from macintosh.

Finally any other easy tweaks for the dell?? Any processes that I can remove from start up to improve performance? I have only run Far Cry with the old drivers and it plays pretty well at 1280 resolution and medium detail. I am hoping the new drivers allow me to play with high resolution. Anybody in here play far cry? I am having a difficult time playing it. Do you get an external mouse to play it or can you get used to the regular keypad on the laptop.
anyways great forum and I appreciate all the sweet advice. I never would have gone and gotten the new drivers.
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post #2 of 6
8/18/04 at 1:21am
I've been playing Far Cry on my XPS and would definitely recommend a external mouse. Good luck with the new laptop. I'm still waiting on my 9800 to show up Oh yeah, try this website for ideas on shutting down unnecessary services:

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/strangeservice.htm
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post #3 of 6
8/18/04 at 2:11am
Has anybody installed new Dell video driver for 9700 yet (ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, v.8.04-040717a-017292C, A03 Release Date: 08/17/2004)? What version of Catalyst is it?

Thank you
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post #4 of 6
8/18/04 at 2:18am
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Originally Posted by VRT
Has anybody installed new Dell video driver for 9700 yet (ATI Mobility Radeon 9700, v.8.04-040717a-017292C, A03 Release Date: 08/17/2004)? What version of Catalyst is it?

Thank you
v6.14.10.6467 exact same unified driver as the M18.
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post #5 of 6
8/18/04 at 2:29am
v6.14.10.6467 is the version of catalyst 4.8! I'm surprised, Dell releases drivers on next day after ATI did! Looks like we do not need to wait Omega this time.
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post #6 of 6
8/18/04 at 2:42pm
Wow im amazed at how well this driver has been put together
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