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GPU drivers for Windows 8.1

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  • Drivers
  • Graphics Cards
  • Windows 8
  • MSI
  • Graphics
Last response: in Graphics & Displays
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September 15, 2014 5:35:38 AM

Just a quick question; I bought a MSI HD 5450 graphic card for my Windows 8.1 PC and there are no drivers on MSI site for this card not only for Windows 8.1, but not even for Windows 8.
Can I install drivers from from AMD site (will they be fully functional) or I should try to find drivers for specific brand of GPU?
Also can I install drivers for Windows 8 on Windows 8.1?

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a b U Graphics card
September 15, 2014 5:54:08 AM

Yes, you should download the latest drivers from AMD website.
It will work with any brand for example sapphire, ASUS, Gigabyte
There is no need to download from MSI site.
You should install graphic drivers for Windows 8.1 because Windows 8.1 is kernel 6.3 while Windows 8 is kernel 6.2
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September 15, 2014 6:43:55 AM

Does it apply to high end cards for gaming? Don't drivers from manufacturers sites add some functionality to the card comparing to drivers from AMD\Nvidia site?
And if I'm upgrading Windows 8 to 8.1 , should I install GPU drivers for Windows 8.1?
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a b U Graphics card
September 15, 2014 9:18:23 PM

No, the drivers provided by AMD can be used from high end to entry level card.
There should be no issues at all.
The functionality will still be the same and the latest drivers will fix issues that exist and add new features.
If you're are currently on windows 8 you must install windows 8 driver first and after upgrading to windows 8.1 you need 8.1 drivers.
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