Mobility Drivers?

alexl55 · Sep 16, 2003, 07:49 PM

Hi, I have a laptop that runs an ATI IGP 320m (basically an underclocked Radeon 7000). The drivers supplied by Compaq are like a half year old or something and they have trouble running some of the newer games. I then came across this site and tried Patje's Mobile mod as well as Omega's drivers. They work fine except 3d games in windowed mode are extremely choppy but once I full screen them, Their fine. This is bareable since I run most 3d games full screen anyways, but the main probelm is with Warcraft 3 World editor. There is no way to run this is full screen mode and 3d is too choppy. Has anyone else experienced this probelm? or knows a solution to fix it?

UberLord · Sep 17, 2003, 01:12 AM

IGP cards are basically crippled - hence they're cheap for laptops. Bottom line - 3D sucks blows and chews with IGP

My next laptop will have a decent 3D GPU - but I won't be buying one for some time

ToshiroOC · Sep 17, 2003, 02:14 AM

Windowed mode causes choppyness in all computers, just in underpowered computer situations like yours its most especially noticable. I don't know of a solution, myself, but I'll look into it. No promises, but now my interest is a bit piqued

alexl55 · Sep 17, 2003, 10:53 PM

Is there anyway I can upgrade my laptop video card to like an ATI 9000 series or something? I know Alienware Laptops use Radeon 9000s and they say the video card is upgradable.

ToshiroOC · Sep 18, 2003, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by alexl55
Is there anyway I can upgrade my laptop video card to like an ATI 9000 series or something? I know Alienware Laptops use Radeon 9000s and they say the video card is upgradable.

The simple answer is no - the alienware ones advertise that since other laptops that don't have the radeon 9000 aren't upgradable... email your manufacturer, though, there is a chance you can though

Sep 16, 2003, 07:49 PM	#1
alexl55 Ninja of the Net Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Mobility Drivers? Hi, I have a laptop that runs an ATI IGP 320m (basically an underclocked Radeon 7000). The drivers supplied by Compaq are like a half year old or something and they have trouble running some of the newer games. I then came across this site and tried Patje's Mobile mod as well as Omega's drivers. They work fine except 3d games in windowed mode are extremely choppy but once I full screen them, Their fine. This is bareable since I run most 3d games full screen anyways, but the main probelm is with Warcraft 3 World editor. There is no way to run this is full screen mode and 3d is too choppy. Has anyone else experienced this probelm? or knows a solution to fix it?

Sep 17, 2003, 01:12 AM	#2
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	IGP cards are basically crippled - hence they're cheap for laptops. Bottom line - 3D sucks blows and chews with IGP My next laptop will have a decent 3D GPU - but I won't be buying one for some time __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

Sep 17, 2003, 02:14 AM	#3
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	Windowed mode causes choppyness in all computers, just in underpowered computer situations like yours its most especially noticable. I don't know of a solution, myself, but I'll look into it. No promises, but now my interest is a bit piqued __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

Sep 17, 2003, 10:53 PM	Thread Starter #4
alexl55 Ninja of the Net Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Is there anyway I can upgrade my laptop video card to like an ATI 9000 series or something? I know Alienware Laptops use Radeon 9000s and they say the video card is upgradable.