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Are you looking for information about the driver updater?

Are you looking for information about the driver updater?

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JETzY
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10-24-2016, 11:17 AM
#1
Are there any open-source options to verify, download, and install driver updates? The paid solutions I’ve seen limit updates to just a few per day. Appreciate any suggestions!
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JETzY
10-24-2016, 11:17 AM #1

Are there any open-source options to verify, download, and install driver updates? The paid solutions I’ve seen limit updates to just a few per day. Appreciate any suggestions!

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RafaelGamer95
Junior Member
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10-24-2016, 05:09 PM
#2
For GPU performance!
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RafaelGamer95
10-24-2016, 05:09 PM #2

For GPU performance!

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Angu197
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10-24-2016, 06:23 PM
#3
To my understanding, none of these actually function well. I've tested several options, but they consistently perform poorly and often crash when used with many drivers. The best approach seems to be downloading everything from the Mobo product page you require and updating any that display errors manually.
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Angu197
10-24-2016, 06:23 PM #3

To my understanding, none of these actually function well. I've tested several options, but they consistently perform poorly and often crash when used with many drivers. The best approach seems to be downloading everything from the Mobo product page you require and updating any that display errors manually.

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Brodyk40
Member
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10-26-2016, 07:24 AM
#4
I recently purchased a used PC and set up a brand-new Windows installation.
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Brodyk40
10-26-2016, 07:24 AM #4

I recently purchased a used PC and set up a brand-new Windows installation.

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oMabye
Member
201
10-27-2016, 05:45 PM
#5
It's your first time handling this, and there are a lot of drivers involved.
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oMabye
10-27-2016, 05:45 PM #5

It's your first time handling this, and there are a lot of drivers involved.

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killerbhai21
Junior Member
35
10-27-2016, 05:57 PM
#6
Consider using your MOBO disk for setup. Then visit https://ninite.com/ and add the necessary programs. It works well—just pick the ones you need and it compiles everything into one installer. (For drivers, not GPUs.) If you have a Nvida GPU, download the Nvida GeForce Experience from the provided link.
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killerbhai21
10-27-2016, 05:57 PM #6

Consider using your MOBO disk for setup. Then visit https://ninite.com/ and add the necessary programs. It works well—just pick the ones you need and it compiles everything into one installer. (For drivers, not GPUs.) If you have a Nvida GPU, download the Nvida GeForce Experience from the provided link.

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PotatosCannons
Junior Member
14
11-02-2016, 10:17 AM
#7
I own an AMD card that I was hoping to upgrade to a 970, but I couldn't hold out long enough. So I bought a used PC in great condition and intend to swap the GPU and possibly the CPU later. I have an HD model with the exact same specs as a R9 280, an i7-950, a workstation Mobo, and 24GB of RAM. My future plans are to get a 970 and sell the old GPU, then maybe upgrade to an i7-4790K, a new Mobo, and use 16GB of RAM (which is 6x4GB). I plan to sell the remaining two sticks along with the motherboard and GPU.
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PotatosCannons
11-02-2016, 10:17 AM #7

I own an AMD card that I was hoping to upgrade to a 970, but I couldn't hold out long enough. So I bought a used PC in great condition and intend to swap the GPU and possibly the CPU later. I have an HD model with the exact same specs as a R9 280, an i7-950, a workstation Mobo, and 24GB of RAM. My future plans are to get a 970 and sell the old GPU, then maybe upgrade to an i7-4790K, a new Mobo, and use 16GB of RAM (which is 6x4GB). I plan to sell the remaining two sticks along with the motherboard and GPU.

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Ciera7
Member
225
11-02-2016, 02:49 PM
#8
Being a PC enthusiast comes with its challenges, though most issues are manageable once you know how. Visit your motherboard's official page, navigate to the support or downloads area, and install the latest drivers available. Gather all recent updates into a single folder, then configure the driver search path to point there. This should help locate most of them, though some might be tricky to find.
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Ciera7
11-02-2016, 02:49 PM #8

Being a PC enthusiast comes with its challenges, though most issues are manageable once you know how. Visit your motherboard's official page, navigate to the support or downloads area, and install the latest drivers available. Gather all recent updates into a single folder, then configure the driver search path to point there. This should help locate most of them, though some might be tricky to find.

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Biel_extremer
Member
199
11-02-2016, 04:42 PM
#9
Fair point. If I were you, I’d go through it step by step, as that’s the most secure approach. Of course, it’s up to you—I haven’t relied on “automatic driver installers” before.
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Biel_extremer
11-02-2016, 04:42 PM #9

Fair point. If I were you, I’d go through it step by step, as that’s the most secure approach. Of course, it’s up to you—I haven’t relied on “automatic driver installers” before.

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pokesegachao
Member
199
11-08-2016, 04:56 PM
#10
Check AMD's driver page for assistance. They offer automatic detection, eliminating the need to specify the exact model http://support.amd.com/en-us/download
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pokesegachao
11-08-2016, 04:56 PM #10

Check AMD's driver page for assistance. They offer automatic detection, eliminating the need to specify the exact model http://support.amd.com/en-us/download

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