Why not take a newer Operating System?

thijdjo

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So I was wondering why people always recommend Windows 7 instead of Windows 8.1?
The Windows 8.1 is newer and would last longer and from what I've read Windows 8.1 has slightly better gaming performance.
The prices are identical.
So why would you go with the latest operating system?
Do people just don't like how 8.1 works? Because personally I like the modern looking system and the colors and other stuff from Windows 8.1 better than Windows 7?
I know there are lots of threads about this but they keep coming without a good explaination.
Thanks!
 
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Not at all that makes me want to support 8.1 more only 8 and 8.1 will have Dx12 support in the future. The only reason you would want windows 7 is for older games that aren't compatible with 8.