Windows 7 or 8.1 .. please help!

my neighbor · Sep 21, 2014

I really like Windows 7, but if i get Windows 7 for my new gaming pc build is it going to be worse than Windows 8.1? Does speed differ , or is it pretty much what the user prefers? Is it okay if i get windows 7, is it futerproof?

Also, i am trying to decide between CPUs (no overclocking) - i5 4460, i5 4570, i5 4590, or i5 4690.. It's being paired with a Evga SC GTX 760 graphics card to play Guild wars 2! Please help me decide!

RaDiKaL_ · Sep 21, 2014

While there are some games that gain a boost under Windows 8.1 (10%+), overall the improvement is a performance boost around 2%, so unless the games you intend to play are one of those that gain a nice increase in performance I'd go with whatever OS feels most comfortable to you.

Futureproof....... lots of ppl still use XP even though there's no more security upgrades and such, so I guess Win7 will last as much as games are compatible with it.

CPU........ if budget is a problem take the cheapest, otherwise go with the 4690.

ronintexas · Sep 21, 2014

Windows 7 and Windows 8 are basically about the same - there are new features in Windows 8 that aren't available in Windows 7 - mostly dealing with storage. I purchased Start8 (a $4.99 3rd-party add-on) that makes it look and feel like Windows 7 (my preference - I like my start button).

All of the CPUs listed would probably max out the gaming - so I would look for bargains among them...

my neighbor · Sep 21, 2014

I found the 4690 on amazon for 188$, does this come with a cpu cooler? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JST2QEW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Are all the CPUs i listed compatible with this mobo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4

my neighbor · Sep 21, 2014

and when i finally decide on buying all my parts from the pcpartpicker list, do i just pull up newegg and amazon and order from them?

ronintexas · Sep 21, 2014

PCPartPicker will tell you the place with the best price - prices change all the time - so when you are ready to buy - that is when you should check the prices for final purchase.

my neighbor · Sep 21, 2014

Ok i just thought amazon and newegg were more trusted for shipping and stuff.

Are all the CPUs i listed compatible with this mobo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97pro4

ronintexas · Sep 21, 2014

I believe all the sites listed on there are good to go. You can always pick the company you want to order from - even the same company if you prefer to get it all at one place (I sometimes do this because I have to have them delivered to my office).

my neighbor · Sep 21, 2014

alright cool thanks. my case is like 25$ cheaper on some random website idk about, but on newegg its more.

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