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    M17xR4+680m with Windows 8.1 RTM

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by zarkov2k, Sep 10, 2013.

  1. zarkov2k

    zarkov2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,
    As MS released Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64 for MSDN subscribers yesterday, I downloaded it from there immediately. If you recall, the Windows 8.1 Pro x64 Preview version had problems with the NVidia 680m - esp. with the 3D screen option.

    The good news is that Windows 8.1 Pro RTM works perfectly fine with this combination. I've done a clean install - repartition and reformat of all drives. Installation on my SSD from a USB stick took just 6 mins once the copy started till last boot - but before app installs. Awesome experience.

    I've installed the NVidia 326.19 beta driver for now and everything is running fine. Still in the process of installing apps, desktop applications and then finally games.
     
    zarkov2k, Sep 10, 2013
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    tayer Notebook Consultant

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    Good! That was one of my major concerns with windows 8.1. Glad to here they ironed out the kinks :D
     
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