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    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Sevastopol, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. Sevastopol

    Sevastopol Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    I've just picked this up and looking around I've found some conflicting reports as to whether you can do a fresh install of Vista with the product key at the bottom of the unit, is this hit and miss or is there a way to do it successfully?
    Also can anyone recommend a good driver for the 8600GT that will allow overclocking?

    Thanks
     
    Sevastopol, Dec 17, 2007
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    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Use 169.XX driver for overclocking .
     
    bigspin, Dec 17, 2007
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    Thanks, I was following another thread where someone was having HD-DVD problems when using new drivers. Anyone using the 169.XX successfully with their HD-DVD?
    I guess I am at the point now where I'm trying to decide between dual boot Vista/XP or just XP. What I am unsure about is, can I install Vista down the road with the product key on the machine ?
     
    Sevastopol, Dec 19, 2007
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