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Open box 8600
Name: Nick H Date: November 5, 2008 at 09:59:42 Pacific OS: media center 2005 CPU/Ram: celeron d 252 Product: emachines w3507
Comment:
I was considering upgrading from onboard video to a OEM 8600 gt.
My question is do I need the install driver that comes with the box if it was brand new? or can I just download the drivers from Nvidia website?
I was just worried that if I installed the graphics card and it wouldn't work without the driver CD.
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