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Is Windows 8.1 Compatible with the latest motherboards?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Frustrated_One, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. Frustrated_One

    Frustrated_One Registered Members

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    Operating System:
    Windows 8
    I have used both Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, and much prefer 8.1 because of more options to control the Windows Updates.

    I am looking at buying a custom desktop PC and the store salesman said that Windows 8.1 is not compatible with the latest motherboards.
    His exact wording was, "With the new mainboards they do not support anything less than Windows 10."

    I am looking at getting a
    Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
    or the Z270.
    Is this true, or is he just too lazy to source a copy of Windows 8.1?
     
    Frustrated_One, Jan 13, 2017
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  3. GimboV

    GimboV Registered Members

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    Location:
    Illinois
    Operating System:
    Windows 8
    Computer Brand or Motherboard:
    Asus X99 Deluxe
    CPU:
    I7 5930K oc'd to 4.4ghz
    Memory:
    16GB Corsair Vengeance 2800mhz
    Hard Drive:
    Samsung 850 pro 256GB Seagate Hybrid 2TB
    Graphics Card:
    EVGA Nvidia 970 4GB GDDR5
    Power Supply:
    Corsair HX1000I
    GimboV, Jan 14, 2017
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  4. Frustrated_One

    Frustrated_One Registered Members

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    Thank you Gimbo :)
     
    Frustrated_One, Jan 14, 2017
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