W540 + Windows 8.1 unstable + boot errors

Hi,
I've a W540 and have upgraded my HD with a Samsung 850Pro 512GB hard drive.
The memory is also extended to have 32GB of memory.
That's the difference between the new ordered computer and my computer today.
I've installed Windows 8.1 Pro X64 and downloaded the SCCM driver package for this version of Windows.
I'm able to start the computer and work with it, but from time to time, the screen is shaking and not responsive anymore. A cold reboot is the only solution.
This happens sometimes even when I've nothing particually running...
Then, also from time to time but not related (I guess), Windows cannot boot. The dotted circle during the Windows boot is display, then a lot of green rectangles and Windows reboots. The machine reboots several times and eventually is displaying the Recovery environment. Just doing a restart here and I'm able to work with the machine.
Both problems are occuring from time to time: for example, I work for 4 days without any problems, and then one of the 2 (or sometimes both on the same day) is occuring.
I'm suspecting a problem with the dual video adapter (Intel + NVidia Quattro K2100M) for my first problem and a problem with the storage driver for the boot problem.
I've tried the following:
Using a different HD
Uninstalling the NVidia display adapter
Disabling the NVidia display adapter
Uninstalling the INTEL display adapter
Disabling the INTEL display adapter
Reinstallation of Windows 8.1 Pro
Upgraded BIOS to latest version
Upgraded SSD firmware to latest version

Hi,
A small update : It seems the problem is occuring more frequently when I'm using the battery without power cord...
Power management?

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