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Then the screen is fine - you have the classic nvidia GPU failure instead.
Then the screen is fine - you have the classic nvidia GPU failure instead.
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A working TV? How boring!Originally posted by PeteS in CA -
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Don't find love, let love find you. That's why its called falling in love, because you don't force yourself to fall, you just fall. - AnonymousComment
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There's no problems with the GPU.
Be more specific with the model, I can point you to the correct driver.Comment
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The GPU is an nvidia 8600GS M. The laptop is a Medion 97310. I'm running Windows 7 64 bit on it. I downloaded and installed the newest Windows 7 x64 nvidia driver for the 8600GS M and well, I got an error code 43. Irony is that I'm running it full resolution at 1440x900 and I'm able to watch movies on it and let it function like a flawless normal computer. I'm just annoyed because I can't get Aero to run because obviously the drivers won't load.
Other than that issue of aero, every thing else is sweet!
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Yes. Working without the nVidia drivers installed is also a common issue when the GPU is on its way out. But now that you mention - don't get drivers from nVidia directly, they won't work on mobile chips. Try here: http://laptopvideo2go.com/ If those don't work either then the GPU is bad.Last edited by Th3_uN1Qu3; 02-08-2012, 10:09 AM.A working TV? How boring!Originally posted by PeteS in CAComment
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No, it's the computer maker's responsibility to provide driver updates. Which they usually don't.
For that GPU i recommend 185.85 Dox Optimized if it's still up there on laptopvideo2go, else google it and you'll likely find it. It's been working fine for over 2 years with my 8400M and has better performance than all other drivers i've tried (including other modded ones).Last edited by Th3_uN1Qu3; 02-08-2012, 10:19 AM.A working TV? How boring!Originally posted by PeteS in CAComment
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When i last checked they weren't providing any. Admittedly, i've been out of the GPU game for 3 years already.A working TV? How boring!Originally posted by PeteS in CAComment
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Ah, I stand corrected. That GPU is indeed part of a defective generation.Comment
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Bad generation GPU? yes. Junk? no (if it is working).
Just be sure to keep the cooling clean, once every 6 months you should do a heatsink/fan cleaning (2-4 months if you have cats/dogs in the house). You should probably clean it NOW before you use for anything.sigpic
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Okay, tried those drivers and still doesn't work. Looks like the nvidia issue is there. What's required to fix it? just get it reflowed right?Don't find love, let love find you. That's why its called falling in love, because you don't force yourself to fall, you just fall. - AnonymousComment
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I managed to grab the 160GB HDD in there (still okay, no bad sectors etc.) and also the 4GB of DDR2 SODIMM for my iMac desktop so that I can run OSX Lion
No problems with either one.
Now I have a simple question. Laptop still works albeit for the graphics driver issue. If I use it just to play music every now and again it should be okay right? The inbuilt laptop speakers are awesome! Even has a little sub underneath... saves me from bringing speakers to seminar events...Don't find love, let love find you. That's why its called falling in love, because you don't force yourself to fall, you just fall. - AnonymousComment
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not relaible. the problem could worsen to no video at all (black screen).I managed to grab the 160GB HDD in there (still okay, no bad sectors etc.) and also the 4GB of DDR2 SODIMM for my iMac desktop so that I can run OSX Lion
No problems with either one.
Now I have a simple question. Laptop still works albeit for the graphics driver issue. If I use it just to play music every now and again it should be okay right? The inbuilt laptop speakers are awesome! Even has a little sub underneath... saves me from bringing speakers to seminar events...sigpic
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Don't find love, let love find you. That's why its called falling in love, because you don't force yourself to fall, you just fall. - AnonymousComment
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I've got Vista Home basic on there now... so I'm just wondering... what's a good media player that's not itunes or WMP? Prefer something with a play list so I can just chuck this on the table at our stall on universities open day.Don't find love, let love find you. That's why its called falling in love, because you don't force yourself to fall, you just fall. - AnonymousComment
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Foobar or winamp.A working TV? How boring!Originally posted by PeteS in CAComment
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Windows Media Player is actually quite good...
Great iTunes replacement.Comment
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