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====Device Driver Updates==== | ====Device Driver Updates==== | ||
A driver is a computer program that allows other computer programs to interact with hardware (device). Most drivers are updated relatively frequently, especially drivers for graphic devices such as AMD's or | A driver is a computer program that allows other computer programs to interact with hardware (device). Most drivers are updated relatively frequently, especially drivers for graphic devices such as AMD's or NVIDIA's graphic cards. Driver updates fix bugs and offer performance improvements. As such, it is important to have an up-to-date set of drivers for all your computer's hardware devices. | ||
If the system being used for mod testing pre-built, for example, an off the shelf computer under a brand (vendor) name such as HP or ACER, a program(s) is usually included that assists in vendor specific driver updates. If this is the case, it is important to use this program(s), as many | If the system being used for mod testing is pre-built, for example, an off-the-shelf computer under a brand (vendor) name such as HP or ACER, a program(s) is usually included that assists in vendor specific driver updates. If this is the case, it is important to use this program(s), as many off-the-shelf computers have drivers specifically designed for their hardware devices, rather than generic drivers. Consult the manual or the manufacturer's website for more information on how to do this on specific off-the-shelf computers. | ||
If the system is custom | If the system is custom built, then there are several excellent programs to assist with driver updates. A great tool is [http://www.driver-soft.com/ Driver Genius], which will download an up-to-date list of drivers for almost all hardware devices, scan your computer with that list, and specify which drivers need to be updated. The freeware version will do all of this except downloading and installing the drivers; however, you can manually search the web for the drivers using the provided summary. '''It is not recommended to allow this program to update your graphics drivers. This is best done manually by downloading them from AMD or NIVIDIA.''' | ||
====Overclocking==== | ====Overclocking==== |
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