Is it okay to download intel graphics drivers on a dell machine?

Intel has newer drivers for my intel graphics card than dell, and I am curious to know if anyone has tried this and experienced difficulty.



On the Intel site, they say that I "may experience problems" from their drivers, given that dell makes their own drivers for my graphics card. I own a dell inspiron 1420, with an Intel GM965 and I am running VISTA home premium with service pack 2, direct X 11.Is it okay to download intel graphics drivers on a dell machine?No harm in trying, if it doesn work roll it back. In my experience when trying this if Intels driver is not going to work with your system, its going to tell you that when you try installing it and wont let you proceed. Some of the manufacturer drivers for various components will look at your motherboard and if they see its OEM Dell they will prevent the install. If you arent facing an issue and are just looking to run the latest driver, I might suggest sticking with Dells.