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peebis
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Hey guys, I got a new ssd drive and the enthoo luxe. My next day off I'm going to move my guts to the case and boot up windows 8.1 onto my 500 gb ssd. I rememebr when I did windows 7 it came with so much crap. Anyone who has 8.1 and just and uses it for Web surfing. Office. And gaming. Does it come with a bunch crap that is easy just to uninstall? Just trying to get mentally prepared. I hate all the junk 7 came with years ago. Also, would I be able to format my old hdd with the same windows 8.1 key? Because it'll be linked on 1 computer. Couldnt find a straight answer. So I'm reaching out. Thank you

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What kinda crap are you talking about? I don't think there is any crap installed using a OEM ISO.

Also make sure you follow this guide. http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/302331-doing-a-full-uefi-mode-install-on-windows-88110/

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I bought the full version of 8.1. Crap was like trials for software etc. Things that I wouldn't need or use. Was just curious. I'll check that guide out. Thank you.

Ya there shouldn't be any trial software or anything like that. Was your previous install on a prebuilt by chance? Thats the only reason that there would be trials and stuff. If its just straight from microsoft all you will get is the OS.

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|ARCH LINUX| |CPU i5 4690k @ 4.7GHz| |GPU: Asus Strix 390x| |Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mk 2| |RAM: Corsair Veangence Pro 16gb (2x8gb) @2133mhz| |CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i| |PSU: 750w EVGA Supernova 80+ Gold| |Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX(Silver)| |K/B: Pok3r w/ Cherry MX Blues|

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|Samsung 250GB 840 EVO: Arch Linux installation.| |Seagate Barracuda 2TB: Mostly Games and stuff related to that. Music and most Media as well.| |Seagate NAS 4TB: Anime and Anime Art-Whoring.| |Seagate 1TB 2.5" SSHD: Arch install on my Thinkpad X220.| |Samsung OEM Lenovo SSD: Windows 8.1 cause I need to play JRPGs some how.|

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|Cans: Sennheiser HD 558(Modded)| |Earbuds: Shure SE215| I'm working on expanding this.

 

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Yeah it was. Man. Thank you do much. And that guide is great. I never heard of that. But before I attempt it I will do some research make sure that I'm able too. Thanks again.

 

No problem  :D Glad I was of help! 

 

The first time I installed windows 8 incorrectly because I didn't know about the other way. When I installed it properly on another system (SSD as well) the boot times were crazy fast. I set it to Ultra Fastboot (on a gigabyte board) and was on the desktop within like 3 seconds of pressing the power button.

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|ARCH LINUX| |CPU i5 4690k @ 4.7GHz| |GPU: Asus Strix 390x| |Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mk 2| |RAM: Corsair Veangence Pro 16gb (2x8gb) @2133mhz| |CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i| |PSU: 750w EVGA Supernova 80+ Gold| |Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX(Silver)| |K/B: Pok3r w/ Cherry MX Blues|

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|Samsung 250GB 840 EVO: Arch Linux installation.| |Seagate Barracuda 2TB: Mostly Games and stuff related to that. Music and most Media as well.| |Seagate NAS 4TB: Anime and Anime Art-Whoring.| |Seagate 1TB 2.5" SSHD: Arch install on my Thinkpad X220.| |Samsung OEM Lenovo SSD: Windows 8.1 cause I need to play JRPGs some how.|

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|Cans: Sennheiser HD 558(Modded)| |Earbuds: Shure SE215| I'm working on expanding this.

 

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Currently I only have a gtx750 and my motherboard is the msi ms7599. I don't think I'm able too. When I get my new gear though. Waiting for skylake... I'll he able to simply reformat my ssd with uefi right? I never have any important things I have to keep. So a simple reformat shouldn't be a problem when uefi is available to me I hope

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Currently I only have a gtx750 and my motherboard is the msi ms7599. I don't think I'm able too. When I get my new gear though. Waiting for skylake... I'll he able to simply reformat my ssd with uefi right? I never have any important things I have to keep. So a simple reformat shouldn't be a problem when uefi is available to me I hope

Yep you will have reinstall windows though.

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|ARCH LINUX| |CPU i5 4690k @ 4.7GHz| |GPU: Asus Strix 390x| |Mobo: Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mk 2| |RAM: Corsair Veangence Pro 16gb (2x8gb) @2133mhz| |CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i| |PSU: 750w EVGA Supernova 80+ Gold| |Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX(Silver)| |K/B: Pok3r w/ Cherry MX Blues|

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|Samsung 250GB 840 EVO: Arch Linux installation.| |Seagate Barracuda 2TB: Mostly Games and stuff related to that. Music and most Media as well.| |Seagate NAS 4TB: Anime and Anime Art-Whoring.| |Seagate 1TB 2.5" SSHD: Arch install on my Thinkpad X220.| |Samsung OEM Lenovo SSD: Windows 8.1 cause I need to play JRPGs some how.|

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|Cans: Sennheiser HD 558(Modded)| |Earbuds: Shure SE215| I'm working on expanding this.

 

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