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Solved Is it stable enough ?
Is Windows 8 RP stable enough to install it as my main OS ???
As well I would ask you to check my system specs to see if all drivers I need are compatible with widows 8
OS
Windows 8 Enterprise x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z78-HD3
Memory
16GB (4x4GB) Kingston HyperX Beast Series XMP 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GV-N770OC-2GD (GTX770)
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG D2343
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p
Hard Drives
3.5'' 1TB WD Caviar Black WD1003FBXY 7200rpm 64MB
PSU
Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W
Case
Thermaltake Urban S21
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4, 2x Thermaltake Case Coolers
Keyboard
Logitech K520
Mouse
Logitech M310
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Browser
Google Chome (x64)
Other Info
LG BH16NS40
I'm sure we will find out in a few weeks when we can legally get our hands on a copy we know is completely untouched, but with it being RTM you would expect it to be stable or they wouldn't of RTM'd it.
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
me
CPU
i9
I am not quite sure what you mean by
we will find out in a few weeks when we can legally get our hands on a copy we know is completely untouched
... We know that is untouched... I downloaded it legally form the Microsoft web site
OS
Windows 8 Enterprise x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z78-HD3
Memory
16GB (4x4GB) Kingston HyperX Beast Series XMP 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GV-N770OC-2GD (GTX770)
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG D2343
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p
Hard Drives
3.5'' 1TB WD Caviar Black WD1003FBXY 7200rpm 64MB
PSU
Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W
Case
Thermaltake Urban S21
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4, 2x Thermaltake Case Coolers
Keyboard
Logitech K520
Mouse
Logitech M310
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Browser
Google Chome (x64)
Other Info
LG BH16NS40
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Is Windows 8 RP stable enough to install it as my main OS ???
It has been stable for me, but it does expire I believe in Jan. So you won't be able to use it for that long on your machine before you have to make a change.
OS
Windows 7
System Manufacturer/Model
Self-Built in July 2009
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
We know that is untouched... I downloaded it legally form the Microsoft web site
I could of sworn you'd put RTM rather than RP
OS
Windows 10
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
me
CPU
i9
We know that is untouched... I downloaded it legally form the Microsoft web site
I could of sworn you'd put RTM rather than RP
We would know only if desmond13 would be so kind to post screenshot of "winver"
OS
XP, Win7, Win8_Eval
System Manufacturer/Model
Acer Notebook
CPU
Intel
here you go
OS
Windows 8 Enterprise x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z78-HD3
Memory
16GB (4x4GB) Kingston HyperX Beast Series XMP 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GV-N770OC-2GD (GTX770)
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG D2343
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p
Hard Drives
3.5'' 1TB WD Caviar Black WD1003FBXY 7200rpm 64MB
PSU
Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W
Case
Thermaltake Urban S21
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4, 2x Thermaltake Case Coolers
Keyboard
Logitech K520
Mouse
Logitech M310
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Browser
Google Chome (x64)
Other Info
LG BH16NS40
Coming back to the topic:
I am using win8 on 2 machines, and I can't see any major unstability issues, so you should be happy with it as well.
Your system spec - I can't see any 'exotic' devices, that could have problems with drivers
Even if there will be something - you can try to force installation of older driver (got tv tuner installed this way with vista drivers)
OS
8 Pro + MCP
System Manufacturer/Model
DIY
CPU
core i7 3770K @ 4.8GHz
Motherboard
ASUS Sabertooth Z77
Memory
Crucial Ballistix Elite 4x4GB 1866CL9
Graphics Card(s)
intel HD4000/integrated
Sound Card
7.1/integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
23" IPS Calibrated
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
OCz Vertex3 60GB SSD
WD Scorpio Blue 500GB
WD Caviar Blue 500GB
Seagate Momentus 160GB
Hitachi TravelStar 160GB
PSU
OCz ModXStream
Case
modded CM Cosmos S
Cooling
DIY watercool
Keyboard
Roccat ISKU, Razer Nostromo
Mouse
Razer Orochi
Other Info
I build, tune, mod and overclock.
Want a really cool rig? I can do it for any budget!
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They fixed the dynamic Tick issue that was causing freezing for a lot of users.
Stability really depends on your components.
My laptop is very stable, but my soundcard causes issues on my desktop and that's solely down to poor driver support.
OS
Vanilla 8 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
SmartEyeball Custom Systems
CPU
Intel 3770K @4.8ghz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory
16GB G.Skill Trident 2666mhz
Graphics Card(s)
3x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
Sound Card
SB X-FI Surround 5.1 PRO USB + ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays
x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
Screen Resolution
5760*1200/1920*1200 / 1920*1080
Hard Drives
2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
PSU
Corsair AX1200
Case
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse
Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
Other Info
Laptop Specs: Clevo Sager P170HM // 17.3 Matte 1920x1200 // i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz // Dedicated GTX 485M // 240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray // Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0 // NexStar USB 3.0 enclosure 500GB
OK thx you all for help... I have installed it and it works quite well for now. Hope that doesn't change..
OS
Windows 8 Enterprise x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z78-HD3
Memory
16GB (4x4GB) Kingston HyperX Beast Series XMP 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GV-N770OC-2GD (GTX770)
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG D2343
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p
Hard Drives
3.5'' 1TB WD Caviar Black WD1003FBXY 7200rpm 64MB
PSU
Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W
Case
Thermaltake Urban S21
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4, 2x Thermaltake Case Coolers
Keyboard
Logitech K520
Mouse
Logitech M310
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Browser
Google Chome (x64)
Other Info
LG BH16NS40
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If it shutdowns/restarts without issue and doesn't freeze while using it - you'll be good to go
(btw, you're missing a c in switching in your OS field
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OS
Vanilla 8 Pro x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
SmartEyeball Custom Systems
CPU
Intel 3770K @4.8ghz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory
16GB G.Skill Trident 2666mhz
Graphics Card(s)
3x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
Sound Card
SB X-FI Surround 5.1 PRO USB + ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays
x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
Screen Resolution
5760*1200/1920*1200 / 1920*1080
Hard Drives
2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
PSU
Corsair AX1200
Case
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse
Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
Other Info
Laptop Specs: Clevo Sager P170HM // 17.3 Matte 1920x1200 // i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz // Dedicated GTX 485M // 240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray // Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0 // NexStar USB 3.0 enclosure 500GB
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The only think that annoys me on RP is that I couldnt get AutoCAD 2012 installed (2011 works fine).
OS
Windows 10.0.10122
Computer type
PC/Desktop
System Manufacturer/Model
My Build - Vorttex Ultimate
CPU
Core i7 @ 4500 MHz
Motherboard
ASUS Z87-Plus
Memory
32GB DDR3 @ 1822 MHz (OC)
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon R9 280X 3GB @ 1180 / 6800 MHz
Sound Card
7.1 HDA
Monitor(s) Displays
LCD LG 22" + CRT LG 17"
Screen Resolution
1760 x 1320 / 1280 x 960
Hard Drives
1 x 240 GB SSD (System)
3 x 500 GB HDD (Data/Media)
1 x 2000 GB e-HDD (Backup)
PSU
ThermalTake 1000W PSU
Case
Corsair Carbide R300
Cooling
Corsair H60 (Push-Pull)
Keyboard
Microsoft Wireless Keyboard
Mouse
Microsoft Wireless Mouse
Internet Speed
60 Mbps (Down) 5 Mbps (Up)
Browser
IE, FF, Chrome
Antivirus
AVG Internet Security 2015
Other Info
Some wired stuff
Hmmm... I have AutoCAD 2013 as well as MAX 2013 (both x64) and they work well... I have been running Windows 8 for 2 days now and installed all programs I used before and no problems yet.
OS
Windows 8 Enterprise x64
Computer type
PC/Desktop
CPU
Intel Core i7-4770
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z78-HD3
Memory
16GB (4x4GB) Kingston HyperX Beast Series XMP 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GV-N770OC-2GD (GTX770)
Sound Card
Realtek HD audio
Monitor(s) Displays
LG D2343
Screen Resolution
1920x1080p
Hard Drives
3.5'' 1TB WD Caviar Black WD1003FBXY 7200rpm 64MB
PSU
Seasonic S12II Bronze 620W
Case
Thermaltake Urban S21
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper T4, 2x Thermaltake Case Coolers
Keyboard
Logitech K520
Mouse
Logitech M310
Internet Speed
20 Mbps
Browser
Google Chome (x64)
Other Info
LG BH16NS40