Gaming PC OS

ThyDesperatePenguin · Jun 8, 2014

I have heard most people say windows 7 is better for gaming. After conducting some research of my own I have also found Windows 8 is okay as well. So I am wondering which to use for my gaming pc build http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2172667/1600-gaming-build.html. I am a little worried about windows 8 because it has glitched out twice on my laptop, but I am not sure if it is just my laptop or windows. The PC is roughly $1600 and I don't want to spend more money by getting it repaired by a shop because of a windows 8 glitch, so which should I use. Thank You!

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 8, 2014

Use windows 8.1 , it's just as good if not better in some games.

IRONBATMAN · Jun 8, 2014

You could go find a local electronics shop, and take a look at some dekstop Windows 8.1 PCs. go try them for 10 mins and see if you like the new interface. I personally prefer Windows 7.

bigwoofer · Jun 8, 2014

I would think your best answer is going to be to look at the specific gaming performance for the games you play. Here's an example: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/11/24/battlefield_4_windows_7_vs_81_performance_review/#.U5STz_ldV8E

unksol · Jun 8, 2014

I prefer the windows 7 interface but windows 8.1 has better "guts" and its license is not locked to the motherboard like 7 OEM. For that reason alone I would always recommend windows 8 unless you need a specific feature 7 has and 8 dropped.

IRONBATMAN · Jun 8, 2014

unksol :

+1 insightful...

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