FireGL V5200 question: Can I install X1600-only driver? Also, latest driver 4 V5200??

CrunchDude · Mar 2, 2008, 04:31 AM

Hey all, my first post! This board looks awesome!

One question keeps bugging me to which I just cannot seem to find the answer to. I have the ATI MOBILITY FireGL V5200 w/256MB dedicated VRAM, which is "based on" the X1600 ATI MOBILITY Radeon. Is it possible for me to install a driver for JUST the X1600? The X1600's benchmark score in most cases is DOUBLE of what the V5200 generates. I think I would benefit from using my V5200 "as the X1600" for 3D, video playback, and gaming. This is according to a few articles, and benchmark scores I've read.

I looked on ATI's site, and while I can find the drivers, and all kinds of software for the V5200, they do not have anything for the MOBILITY X1600. Instead, ATI points to "your laptop manufacturer's site for support". I'd love to see if there is a difference, which I've been told there is, but with this driver issue, I'm at a loss.

My 2nd question is: What is the latest Vista x64-bit driver for the V5200. It says 12/20/07 on ATI's site, but mine is still from 6/27/07???

Thanks all!!!

CrunchDude · Mar 3, 2008, 06:45 AM

Here is some more detailed info on my ATI card and its drivers. I've marked a few items that looked questionable to me...It's not even signed by ATI, for example. What do you guys think? Hmm...

Thanks everyone!

Mar 2, 2008, 04:31 AM	#1
CrunchDude DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	FireGL V5200 question: Can I install X1600-only driver? Also, latest driver 4 V5200?? Hey all, my first post! This board looks awesome! One question keeps bugging me to which I just cannot seem to find the answer to. I have the ATI MOBILITY FireGL V5200 w/256MB dedicated VRAM, which is "based on" the X1600 ATI MOBILITY Radeon. Is it possible for me to install a driver for JUST the X1600? The X1600's benchmark score in most cases is DOUBLE of what the V5200 generates. I think I would benefit from using my V5200 "as the X1600" for 3D, video playback, and gaming. This is according to a few articles, and benchmark scores I've read. I looked on ATI's site, and while I can find the drivers, and all kinds of software for the V5200, they do not have anything for the MOBILITY X1600. Instead, ATI points to "your laptop manufacturer's site for support". I'd love to see if there is a difference, which I've been told there is, but with this driver issue, I'm at a loss. My 2nd question is: What is the latest Vista x64-bit driver for the V5200. It says 12/20/07 on ATI's site, but mine is still from 6/27/07??? Thanks all!!!

Mar 3, 2008, 06:45 AM	Thread Starter #2
CrunchDude DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Here is some more detailed info on my ATI card and its drivers. I've marked a few items that looked questionable to me...It's not even signed by ATI, for example. What do you guys think? Hmm... Thanks everyone! __________________ Thinkpad T60p: 15" UXGA BOE-Hydis IPS Flexview LCD, T7600 Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, ATI FireGL V5200 256MB, Atheros AR5008 a/b/g/n, 1TB in HDD's, 4GB RAM, Vista Ultimate 64-bit SP1!