Intel HD Graphics Question And Issue

[idata]

Hello folks,

I have a Toshiba L655-s5168

Specs are:

i5 M480 - 2.6 Ghz

4GB DDR3 Ram

and Intel HD graphics (Intel65 Family 6 Model 37 Stepping 5 According to Intel Graphics Properties Info)

My Question is after reading up on the Integrated Intel HD chips and I'm still confused as to which model i have (x3100, 3100, 3000/2000, etc ) Only Link i found is this http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-029090.htm http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-029090.htm but seems a bit too broad. anything i can use to make sure? i used cpu Z, PC wizard 10, and the intel graphics properties and still don't have a solid answer.

My issue with this is the driver and the overall performance. The driver located on the toshiba wesbite is a bit outdate (date wise) and seems like Intel released newer versions for the HD graphics, but since i'm unaware of which i have i am not able to find the proper driver. I am currently using 8.15.10.2430 and the intel hardware scan is telling me it's up to date which is wrong because it told me the same with the old driver too. This has caused my Windows Index Performance to drop down to 4.3 when my wife's toshiba (same as min ebut with an i3 and intel HD) is clocking a 5.4... wth? This is my first experience with integrated video, so I have no idea how to deal w these.

I understand this is not gonna be a powerhouse pc and won't be able to run demanding games but i have my gaming rig (i7 950 OC @4.3, 12 gb ram, sli 460 gtx) when i need to game, this is just to kill time on trips and other weaker games.

any help would be greatly appreciated.

-Riktar

[idata]

Anyone?

[MSchm21]

Your CPU has an Intel HD Graphics IGP 1st generation integrated.

[idata]

Thanks Yups!,

Any ideas on whats causing the relatively poor performance? i've tried to update to whatever driver i could find on Intel site since their auto detect service isn't that bright. Could anyone please steer me in the direction of the appropriate/latest driver for this Chipset.

Thanks.

[MSchm21]

Newest drivers for your CPU integrated graphics: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=20282 http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=20282

Keep in mind this is a generic set of drivers and you have a Toshiba branded Notebook.

There is nothing you can do regarding performance, IGP hardware is limited. 2nd HD graphics generation is twice as fast.

[idata]

That driver seems to be incompatible with the components in the Laptop. I understand that there is a toshiba driver but it seems to be quite a bit old (almost a year old.)

[MSchm21]

Try updating it via system manager manually.

[idata]

No that didn't work either.

NM it worked, had to uninstall driver, then rescan to display VGA then browser for driver.

thanks!