Quick Driver Question

Mcrobrewer · Jan 15, 2004, 05:38 PM

My brother is going to buy a Dell XPS system which will have a 128MB ATI 9800pro when Dell ships it...

Here is the question.....

Can he use the catalyst drivers from the ATI site???

I noticed in the download section for Dell Ther latest drivers are from july 03??!!!

Thanks for the help.

germanjulian · Jan 15, 2004, 05:57 PM

yes you can. and I would always recommend downloading from ati or use oemega drivers cause the dell ones are OLD ODL.

same for motherboard drivers!!!
soundcard!etc

Candyman · Jan 15, 2004, 08:34 PM

My advice to you and your brother is to get familiar with the hardware in the Dell and use the newest drivers off the individual manfuacturer's websites. Dell and other PC manufacturers take a while to post updated drivers on their sites.

Stick with the hardware manufacturers!!!

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 15, 2004, 09:15 PM

omega or ATI your choice

Mcrobrewer · Jan 15, 2004, 09:24 PM

Thanks folks......

I appreciate the help.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jan 15, 2004, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mcrobrewer
Thanks folks......

I appreciate the help.

Your welcome,

If you have any trouble let us know and we will try to help you out.

-neon

Jan 15, 2004, 05:38 PM	#1
Mcrobrewer DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Quick Driver Question My brother is going to buy a Dell XPS system which will have a 128MB ATI 9800pro when Dell ships it... Here is the question..... Can he use the catalyst drivers from the ATI site??? I noticed in the download section for Dell Ther latest drivers are from july 03??!!! Thanks for the help. __________________ The only thing that stands between us and the animals is a really good beer

Jan 15, 2004, 08:34 PM	#3
Candyman [DH] Lover! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 284 Rep Power: 0	My advice to you and your brother is to get familiar with the hardware in the Dell and use the newest drivers off the individual manfuacturer's websites. Dell and other PC manufacturers take a while to post updated drivers on their sites. Stick with the hardware manufacturers!!! __________________ AMD Athlon XP 1700+ @ 2.53GHz Abit NF7-S v.2 Thermalright SP-97 w/ TT Smart Fan 2 2 x 512MB GeIL PC3500 Platinum DDR 2 x 120GB WD HDD - RAID-0 2 x 80GB Barracuda V HDD - RAID-0 ATI Radeon AIW 9800PRO SB Audigy 2 HP L2335 23" LCD (DVI-D) WinXP Pro SP2

Jan 15, 2004, 09:15 PM	#4
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	omega or ATI your choice __________________

Jan 15, 2004, 09:24 PM	Thread Starter #5
Mcrobrewer DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Thanks folks...... I appreciate the help. __________________ The only thing that stands between us and the animals is a really good beer

Jan 15, 2004, 05:57 PM	#2
germanjulian Back in London Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,797 Rep Power: 0	yes you can. and I would always recommend downloading from ati or use oemega drivers cause the dell ones are OLD ODL. same for motherboard drivers!!! soundcard!etc