NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT

zx81

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Hello all,

I like to install Windows 7 on my dell inspiron 1720 laptop.

I was wondering if someone knows from experience if the NVIDIA Geforce 8600M GT graphic card will work correctly in Windows 7?

Best regards,

zx81
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inpspiron 1720
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel 1720 Core 2 Duo 2.00GHz,800,2M
Memory
4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x2048)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce Go 8600M GT 256MB DDR2
Sound Card
SigmaTel
Monitor(s) Displays
17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT with TrueLife
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
2x160GB 5400RPM Serial ATA
Mouse
Logitech
It should be fine. Check the Nvida site for the lastest drivers after the install. Good luck and welcome aboard.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 980
OS
Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
It should be fine. Check the Nvida site for the lastest drivers after the install. Good luck and welcome aboard.

Thank you!

This is the best forum I have come accross about Windows 7!

I hope everything will work fine during and after installing Windows 7 home premium x86.

zx81
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inpspiron 1720
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel 1720 Core 2 Duo 2.00GHz,800,2M
Memory
4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x2048)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce Go 8600M GT 256MB DDR2
Sound Card
SigmaTel
Monitor(s) Displays
17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT with TrueLife
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
2x160GB 5400RPM Serial ATA
Mouse
Logitech
If you use the search function you'll find several threads on your particular card and the issues as well as the resolution of them. welcome to seven forums. Fabe
 
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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3
CPU
intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5ND bios 1401
Memory
8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition
Sound Card
Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p @60Hz
Hard Drives
WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue
PSU
OCZ 700W GameXtreme
Case
NZXT Apollo
Cooling
Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram
Keyboard
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000
Mouse
Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000
Internet Speed
Download 19.83 Upload 0.97
Other Info
Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External
If you use the search function you'll find several threads on your particular card and the issues as well as the resolution of them. welcome to seven forums. Fabe

Fabe,

Thank you for your information!

I have done some searches in the windows forum before posting my question. Unfortunately some people experience difficulties installing the drivers, and some people say it is not a problem at all.

That is why I posted my question. Next time I will try to post my question in one of those Threads.

Have a nice day!

zx81
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inpspiron 1720
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel 1720 Core 2 Duo 2.00GHz,800,2M
Memory
4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x2048)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce Go 8600M GT 256MB DDR2
Sound Card
SigmaTel
Monitor(s) Displays
17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT with TrueLife
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
2x160GB 5400RPM Serial ATA
Mouse
Logitech
I have installed Windows 7 Home Premium x64, and also installed the Nvidea Geforce 8600M GT drivers downloaded from NVidea.

After installation I had to enable Aero look, but I forgot how I did that, sorry.

Everything runs smooth now, I like Windows 7!

Thank you all for teaching me!

Best regards,

zx81
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inpspiron 1720
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel 1720 Core 2 Duo 2.00GHz,800,2M
Memory
4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x2048)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA Geforce Go 8600M GT 256MB DDR2
Sound Card
SigmaTel
Monitor(s) Displays
17.0" Widescreen WXGA+ (1440x900) TFT with TrueLife
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
2x160GB 5400RPM Serial ATA
Mouse
Logitech
zx81, Glad its working. Check out the little scale in the upper right hand corner. Share the reps if we helped.

Good Luck
Ken
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Optiplex 980
OS
Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
CPU
Intel i7-2600
Memory
8 Gig
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce gt 520
Monitor(s) Displays
LG & Acer
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Internet Speed
Fios 45/35
Other Info
Windows Home Server
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