Hey everyone! I've got an RTX 4080M that I've managed to get working in my desktop setup, but I'm stuck now. The modified drivers I was given work fine but are quite outdated, and I can't install the regular NVIDIA drivers because they're not compatible with mobile GPUs in desktop systems. I'm looking for two things: first, I need a way to modify the drivers myself so I can get the latest updates; and second, if there are any pre-modified drivers available, I'd love to know where I can find them.
Here's a quick rundown of my setup:
- **GPU:** RTX 4080M (mobile)
- **OS:** Windows 11 Pro 64bit
- **CPU:** Intel Core i9 9900K
- **RAM:** 32GB 3200Mhz
I've tried downloading the drivers directly and even used NVCleanstall, but no luck. I'm pretty new to driver modifications and I'm worried about messing up my system, especially since I lost contact with the person who initially set it up for me. If anyone can help with extracting and applying modifications to the drivers or knows of trusted sources for pre-modified drivers, that would be super appreciated!
3 Answers
Be aware that modifying driver signatures can be quite tricky. Each new driver release requires different modifications, which is why it's often difficult to find a single reliable source that sells updated drivers regularly. You might want to familiarize yourself with the basics of driver modification.
Have you considered reaching out to the person who originally helped you? They might still have the knowledge to assist you with your current driver situation.
No need to worry about breaking your system; you have integrated graphics as a backup. If something goes wrong with the NVIDIA driver, you can switch to your iGPU just by changing the HDMI connection. That said, have you looked into why the regular laptop drivers won't work? Is it just a power limitation issue that might differ when using it in a desktop?
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