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ursustas
17-10-2011, 09:13
People with Optimus issues in the Beta .. does this driver help?


As part of the NVIDIA Verde Notebook Driver Program, this is a reference driver that can be installed on supported NVIDIA notebook GPUs. However, please note that your notebook original equipment manufacturer (OEM) provides certified drivers for your specific notebook on their website. NVIDIA recommends that you check with your notebook OEM about recommended software updates for your notebook. OEMs may not provide technical support for issues that arise from the use of this driver.
Before downloading this driver:

Please check to make sure that your notebook has a supported GPU (refer to the Products Supported tab below).
It is recommended that you backup your current system configuration. Click here for instructions.
If you own a Dell Inspiron 1420, Dell XPS M1330, Dell XPS M1530, or Dell Latitude D630/D630c it is highly recommended that you first install this Dell software update.

RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS :

This is the recommended GeForce driver for the beta release of Battlefield 3.

Check here to see if your PC is ready for Battlefield 3.

New in Release 285.38

Increases performance in Battlefield 3 by up to 38%i.
Improves overall stability and image quality in Battlefield 3.
Improves performance and compatibility in id Software’s RAGE. Also check out the RAGE tweak guide on GeForce.com.
Added or updated SLI profiles for Battlefield 3, Dead Island, Diablo III, Dragon Age 2, Need for Speed: The Run, and Saints Row: The Third.
Fixed a performance regression found with 285.27 beta in Crysis 2 (DirectX 9).

Read more about R285 drivers on GeForce.com.

Product Support
This driver supports the following NVIDIA notebook GPUs (please refer to the Products Supported tab for exceptions):

ION notebook GPUs.
GeForce 8M, 9M, 100M, 200M, 300M, 400M, and 500M-series notebook GPUs.
Quadro 5010M, 5000M, 4000M 3000M, 2000M and 1000M notebook GPUs.
Quadro NVS-series notebook GPUs (only those that support DirectX 10 or higher).
Quadro FX-series notebook GPUs (only those that support DirectX 10 or higher).
NVS-series notebook GPUs (only those that support DirectX 10 or higher).

Other Details

Installs PhysX System Software to version 9.11.06.21.
Installs HD Audio driver to version 1.2.24.0.
Supports OpenGL 4.2 for GeForce 400 series and 500 series GPUs and OpenGL 3.3 for GeForce 8-series and later GPUs.
Supports multiple languages and APIs for GPU computing: CUDA C, CUDA C++, CUDA Fortran, OpenCL, DirectCompute, and Microsoft C++ AMP.
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.

i - Performance measured vs. GeForce 285.27 driver on GeForce GTX 580 at 1920x1200 4xAA.

Chrio
20-10-2011, 08:32
anyone tested it with a geforce gt 555 m in an alienware m14x?

Chrio
21-10-2011, 15:37
yeah i tested it but it didnt work, unfortunately black screen

Daemonaz
21-10-2011, 17:08
Tried it with a geforce gt540m and same problem. Black screen. It solved the Battlefield 3 problem though.

Tilitoon
21-10-2011, 20:35
Has any of you tried my suggestions ?
http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8055374&postcount=115

Daemonaz
21-10-2011, 21:12
Tried that (the control panel thing), didn't work.

Chrio
22-10-2011, 03:02
in windowed mode it works with my m14x

mcstew
26-10-2011, 19:41
m11x doesnt work. This isn't nvidia's problem, its blizzard's and they are pretending like its Nvidia. It has been on the "to-do" beta list for months.

Chrio
28-10-2011, 21:51
ok, with the latest nvidia update d3 will work with optimus technology.

i only tested it on an emulated version on my alienware m14x, fps are between 80 and 100 on max setting, unfortunatly i had a little stuttering, also theres more to complain, like if i fight against monsters, fps fall to 40 - 50

does anyone have tested it with optimus on the real beta ?

it were nice because im really interested if its a problem of the emulated servers or on the real beta the game runs nice and smooth

thx

kinundfir
08-11-2011, 11:58
I want to play Diablo in 3D but I don't know if a 'BENQ EW2730V LED 27 3D' supports nVIDIA vision. Maybe there is better way to play 3D without nVIDIA technology, I don't know.
If someone could verify the screen compatibility would be awesome. Any suggestion too.

Namik
08-11-2011, 14:18
Umm... Are you 100% sure your BenQ EW2730V is an 3D screen ? Because I can't find any information like that anywhere.

kinundfir
08-11-2011, 20:05
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd113/RVD1ofakind/monitores-benq_-ew2730v-led-27--3d-27--20m-1-2hdmi-4usb.jpg
BENQ. EW2730V LED 27 3D
27 20M-1 2HDMI 4USB

MONITOR BENQ EW2730V LED 3D 27", 20M:1, MM, DVI-D, 2HDMI, 4USB, Smart focus

PART NUMBER: 9H.L6CLB.QBE

Product Color
Product Color: Black and metallic grey

Display
Screen Size : 27”W
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Resolution (max.) : 1920x1080
Pixel Pitch (mm) : 0.311
Brightness ( typ.) : 300 cd/m2
Contrast ( typ. ) : 3000:1
DCR (Dynamic Contrast Ratio) (typ.) : 20M:1
Panel Type : VA
Viewing Angle (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10) : 178/178
Response Time(Tr+Tf) typ. : 8ms (GtG)
Display Colors 16.7million


Audio/Video Inputs/Outputs
Input Connector : D-sub + DVI-D + HDMI x2+Component video input+RCA audio in+headphone jack+ audio line in+audio line out
Speaker : 3Wx2
USB Hub : Yes
(4*downstream, 1*upstream)

Power
Power Supply (90~264 AC) : Built-in
Power Consumption (On mode) : 70W (max)
(Power saving mode) : <1W

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions(HxWxD mm): 515 X 661.5 X 190.1
Dimensions with Wall Mount (HxWxD mm): 421.5x661.5x63.2
Net Weight (kg) : 7.4
Gross Weight (kg) : 10.5

Special Features
Senseye : Senseye 3
AMA : Yes
Vista Compatibility : Premium
Win7 Compatibility : Yes
HDCP : Yes
Color Temperature : Reddish / Normal/ Bluish / User mode
OSD Language : 17 languages
VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm
Tilt (down/up): -5~20
PIP/PBP : Yes
24P Real Cinema : Yes
3D Noise Reduction: Yes
3D Deinterlace: Yes

Regulations
Regulations: TCO5.0

ursustas
08-11-2011, 20:50
As at 0.3.1.7728 BETA (Patch 5) and NVIDIA drivers 285.62-notebook-win7-winvista-64bit-international-whql .. Diablo III now works on Alienware M11xR2 laptops.

:)

Will try to test performance over the next few days and work out what settings are best for a decent frame rate.

No stutter here but using an OCZ Vertex 2 SSD