hi guys just asking do you always update your alienware command center? is it important?or only optional update? i want to update my command center but some say updating it is risky :) hmm

When it comes to any type of updates that have been released by a well known company(ie. an alienware update)it is always recommended that you do update what ever program they are offering an update for .

Hey Ryan:)
I have yet to update my command center as I have not had any issues with my command center...lol
I usually set my updates on automatic, though. Not sure if that is an option for the command center. Until then, I really don't bother hunting thru my programs for updates unless I start to see an issue.

SkiRascal said: Hey Ryan:)
I have yet to update my command center as I have not had any issues with my command center...lol
I usually set my updates on automatic, though. Not sure if that is an option for the command center. Until then, I really don't bother hunting thru my programs for updates unless I start to see an issue.

thx skiraskal hehehe :) ok then i will not update my command center because it's working fine! :) i dont want to take the risk for updating heheheh

Command Center can be tricky. If the update isn't done right, it can cause some problems. If Command Center is working, I wouldn't update it unless you are very confident you can do it successfully.

DeathscytheHC said: Command Center can be tricky. If the update isn't done right, it can cause some problems. If Command Center is working, I wouldn't update it unless you are very confident you can do it successfully.

Does a GPU update cause issues? or can it? I'm going to possibly be upgrading my GPU soon and that's one of my worries.

MisterNivek said:

DeathscytheHC said: Command Center can be tricky. If the update isn't done right, it can cause some problems. If Command Center is working, I wouldn't update it unless you are very confident you can do it successfully.

Does a GPU update cause issues? or can it? I'm going to possibly be upgrading my GPU soon and that's one of my worries.

nope..sometime it is important to update the GPU driver because it fixes bug specially in games :) so i would recommend you to update your GPU :) hmm may i know what is your GPU? :)

I have an EVGA GTX580 and that I'm going to upgrade to the GTX 680. My machine works but i can get a brand new GTX 680 for cheap, sooooo :)

ryan_mashups said: hi guys just asking do you always update your alienware command center? is it important?or only optional update? i want to update my command center but some say updating it is risky :) hmm

ive read it can be risky. i updated mine yesterday and had one crash and thats been it. although my luck on driver updates since 2 days ago isnt great.

holeyguy66 said:

ryan_mashups said: hi guys just asking do you always update your alienware command center? is it important?or only optional update? i want to update my command center but some say updating it is risky :) hmm

ive read it can be risky. i updated mine yesterday and had one crash and thats been it. although my luck on driver updates since 2 days ago isnt great.

yup that's why i do not continue to update mine hehehe just play safe :D hmm may i know what happen in your command center when you update it? do you already fix it?

MisterNivek said:

DeathscytheHC said: Command Center can be tricky. If the update isn't done right, it can cause some problems. If Command Center is working, I wouldn't update it unless you are very confident you can do it successfully.

Does a GPU update cause issues? or can it? I'm going to possibly be upgrading my GPU soon and that's one of my worries.

GPU driver updates are typically harmless. If possible you want certified drivers that come from your system manufacturer. If you want to try uncertified drivers, get them from the chipset or card vendor. Windows drivers through Windows update should always be a last resort. Having a recent save point in Windows restore isn't a bad idea if things don't turn out the way you planned.

GPU bios updates on the other hand shouldn't be attempted unless you know what you are doing since they can affect the functionality of your card in a very bad way.

DeathscytheHC said:

MisterNivek said:

DeathscytheHC said: Command Center can be tricky. If the update isn't done right, it can cause some problems. If Command Center is working, I wouldn't update it unless you are very confident you can do it successfully.

Does a GPU update cause issues? or can it? I'm going to possibly be upgrading my GPU soon and that's one of my worries.

GPU driver updates are typically harmless. If possible you want certified drivers that come from your system manufacturer. If you want to try uncertified drivers, get them from the chipset or card vendor. Windows drivers through Windows update should always be a last resort. Having a recent save point in Windows restore isn't a bad idea if things don't turn out the way you planned.

GPU bios updates on the other hand shouldn't be attempted unless you know what you are doing since they can affect the functionality of your card in a very bad way.

GPU bios updates still exist?? i haven't heard that since my ATI Radeon 9600 Pro :)

Usually they are rare and usually reserved for a card that has problems or was released with a feature or two disabled due to a glitch of some kind.

ryan_mashups said: hi guys just asking do you always update your alienware command center? is it important?or only optional update? i want to update my command center but some say updating it is risky :) hmm

Were you prompted to install the Command Center update when you ran Command Cemter?

i just update it if problems, otherwise leave it alone.