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is this a new driver? AMD Graphics Adapter WDDM 1.3 - AMD Radeon R9 200 series?

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  • Video Driver
  • Windows Update
  • AMD
  • Graphics
  • Graphics Cards
  • Radeon
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August 15, 2014 6:39:48 AM

I already have the latest AMD drivers for AMD R290 graphics card. (14.4).

But windows update shows an optional update , AMD Graphics Adapter WDDM 1.3 - AMD Radeon R9 200 series .

What is this ? A new driver? Should i install it?

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a b U Graphics card
August 15, 2014 6:45:18 AM

This is a quick explanation:

http://sites.amd.com/us/microsoft/windows-8/Pages/radeo...

It's software that allows AMD and programmers to make use of your GPU in slightly different ways than it was originally designed. The update will not overwrite your current drivers set.
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a b U Graphics card
August 15, 2014 6:46:41 AM

If Your card is working well I would avoid it. Myself & others have had trouble after installing it.
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August 15, 2014 3:16:10 PM

It is not installed right now, and the card works ok (tough a few BSOD s now and then ). But so far , no application asked for this. Why do we need this in the first place?
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a b U Graphics card
August 16, 2014 1:13:58 PM

You Don't Need it. It is generic drivers. If you see it in future updates just ignore it.
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