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    NP9150/7970m and Windows 8 Question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jlocs, Oct 8, 2012.

  1. jlocs

    jlocs Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered an NP9150/7970m combo from LPC Digital with no OS installed because I can purchase a version of win7 for cheaper using my student account. I was just aware of a deal for windows 8 for cheaper using my IEEE/ACM account. Has anybody had any issues with windows 8? I don't want to have to purchase both OS and would like windows 8 since it is cheaper but only if everything is compatible. Don't want to run into more driver issues then there are already.
     
    jlocs, Oct 8, 2012
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  2. jaybee83

    jaybee83 Biotech-Doc

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    swapped to win8 lil more than a week ago and concerning drivers there was no issue whatsoever :) id just recommend for you to manually add a start button, i use start8 for that (5 bucks).

    cheers

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, Oct 8, 2012
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  3. YAYTech

    YAYTech Notebook Consultant

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    I'm curious which driver you're using for the 7970m in Win8. I've got the Release Preview version installed, and it has issues with finding a proper driver.
     
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  4. Support.1@XOTIC PC

    Support.1@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    Win 8 is virtually a reskinned version of Win 7. The same drivers should be used on both. I'd definitely add a Start menu as well.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Oct 9, 2012
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  5. jaybee83

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    im using the RTM with this driver :)

    cheers
     
    jaybee83, Oct 9, 2012
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  6. clintre

    clintre Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, the RTM driver works pretty good. Windows 7 drivers will work just fine.
     
    clintre, Oct 9, 2012
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