Do I install new Chipset drivers on my PC that runs perfect??  

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  1. Posts : 105
    Windows 10 64-bit
       #1

    Do I install new Chipset drivers on my PC that runs perfect??


    Hey folks. I have an older HP/PC that I bought some years back and then installed my own HW (b/c I didn't feel like installing an OS buying a case and MB/CPU combo)

    Anyway it runs great NO issues but i'm a little leary on installing the latest an greatest.. I've read threads about YES def. install newest Chipeset drivers and others saying NO if its not broken then don't fix it what do some of you guys suggest?

    Here's the drivers I would install:

    amd-catalyst-15.7.1-sb-sata-ahci-win10-win8.1-win7.exe


    My specs:

    OS: Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium

    CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 840T 2.90Ghz

    Motherboard: N-Alvorix-RS880-uATX (Alvorix)

    Memory: Corsair DDR3 16GB

    Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX970

    Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium

    Monitor: Displays LG- 42' LCD

    Power supply: Corsair CX850M

    thx!
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  2. Posts : 1,670
    win 10
       #2

    I am a person that is don't fix something that's not broke. if every things running good no need for update.
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  3. Posts : 105
    Windows 10 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    oscer1 said:
    I am a person that is don't fix something that's not broke. if every things running good no need for update.
    Thanks that's def. where i'm leaning.
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  4. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #4

    Hi,
    If you're using a dedicated gpu = graphic's card it does all the graphic's work
    The chipset mostly does on board graphic's work which is disabled when a real gpu is installed.
    So to your inquiry updating it is not really needed.
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  5. Posts : 105
    Windows 10 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    ThrashZone said:
    Hi,
    If you're using a dedicated gpu = graphic's card it does all the graphic's work
    The chipset mostly does on board graphic's work which is disabled when a real gpu is installed.
    So to your inquiry updating it is not really needed.
    Thanks TZ!
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  6. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #6

    Hi,
    No problem
    There are probably other drivers you could check into though
    All would be listed on the manufactures website if you search the computers model or even the snid which is what I always use it shows every thing installed.
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  7. Posts : 33
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #7

    the latest chipset driver package is Crimson Edition 15.12 12/17/2015---> Here

    i am using this package on 7 64bit ultimate and am having no issues and have sucessfully integrated them with NTLite and the usb3 drivers into the boot wim too

    whether you need this new package if your pc is stable depends how you are about keeping up to date
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  8. Posts : 3,371
    W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
       #8

    One reason for updating any file on a perfectly running PC would be to replace files that have been identified as a security risk. If the info regarding the driver says that the reason for the update is to patch a security hole, then you may want to install it.

    Other than that I adhere to the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" rule.
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  9. Posts : 105
    Windows 10 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    ThrashZone said:
    Hi,
    No problem
    There are probably other drivers you could check into though
    All would be listed on the manufactures website if you search the computers model or even the snid which is what I always use it shows every thing installed.
    Cool i've done that I seem to be all updated. I bought it brand new and just did my own stuff. I been building PC's for ever and got lazy on this one
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  10. Posts : 105
    Windows 10 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #10

    EmmaRoyd said:
    the latest chipset driver package is Crimson Edition 15.12 12/17/2015---> Here

    i am using this package on 7 64bit ultimate and am having no issues and have sucessfully integrated them with NTLite and the usb3 drivers into the boot wim too

    whether you need this new package if your pc is stable depends how you are about keeping up to date
    Great thx for the info. I'll DL them and keep them handy.
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