windows 7 or 8.1

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

I have all my parts picked out, but the OS. Should i be getting windows 7 or 8.1 for a late 2014 build? Honestly, i hate the windows 8 start menu, i really like 7. But is windows 8.1 a lot faster and stuff than windows 7? Please let me know . thanks.

ARE PC's EASY TO BUILD ?? I'm nervous lol

yoji · Oct 5, 2014

I have both,, and for me .. it comes down to simple..
If you will be using with traditional Key/mouse and non touch screen.. i.e. traditional "desktop" machine.. go Win 7
If you have newer tablet type device.. or touch screen.. consider WIn8

Other opinions available..
HTH
Cheers

photonboy · Oct 5, 2014

Windows 8.1 64-bit OEM:

*You can make it look and feel EXACTLY like Windows 7 by using a $5 program called Start8. I've been using it for almost 2.5 years and have been very happy with Windows 8.
http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

And yes, Windows 8 has a LOT of advantages.

Other:
Are PC's easy to build?

You'll run into a few problems but that's part of the fun. With luck you'll have very few issues. Ask for more help as you need it.

rhysiam · Oct 5, 2014

I'm no fan of Windows 8, but under the hood it's definitely a better OS than Windows 7. I wouldn't recommend going win 7 for a new build now.

There's a few programs you can get which make Windows 8 more 7ish. I've found Start8 to be the best. It does cost a bit of money ($5) I think, but I've built a few computers for a small office with very non-tech staff who would not have coped at all with Windows 8. They've managed it fine with Start8.

You'll have a great time building your PC. Watch some youtube videos, take your time. It's not difficult.

viewtyjoe · Oct 5, 2014

Windows 10 is coming next year, and if you're runnign 8/8.1, it's free, so that's reason enough to get 8.1 for now, since 10 fixes about 95% of the major gripes.

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

If i plug in wrong power supply cords to wrong things or don't plug in a cord where it should be when i turn it on, will it be very bad, like ruin parts when i try to turn it on??

tiny voices · Oct 5, 2014

I ALWAYS recommend 8.1. I run it on all my machines and quite like it.

Also, it is not possible to plug stuff in the wrong place. NOTHING fits in the wrong socket. It is all idiot-proof.

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

WOW really, if i get Windows 8.1 now i can get 10 for FREE when it comes out? how??

What if i forgot to plug in a cord where it's supposed to go and try to turn the thing on will it ruin parts or no?

tiny voices · Oct 5, 2014

No, you won;t forget anything. You don;t sound like a moron. Just take your time and follow a guide like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls

Even if you forgot something, nothing will happen.

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

Is this the right windows 8? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615 cuz theres a lot of them

tiny voices · Oct 5, 2014

Yeah that is perfectly fine.

yoji · Oct 5, 2014

photonboy :

Call me old fashioned.. but when I buy something.. I expect it to work well with my intended use.
If I buy a car which comes with square wheels.. I don't consider it satisfactory to say "its OK.. you can buy round wheels"
Fortunately, through people like me.. saying Win 8 is not good enough for Desktops.. so not going for it.... you are going to get a decent Win 10.
Be thankful

Cheers

DonkeyOatie · Oct 5, 2014

That's what we are here for

There are plenty of guides here to help you and you can ask questions and post photos as you do your build.

I hadn't built a computer in 20 years. My 12 - 14 year old students are good with it (although they need to read instructions a little better)

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

Is it true i get a free Windows 10 when it comes out if i buy the 8.1?

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

What's the difference between these 2 cuz they look the same http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615 - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-885370635690

DonkeyOatie · Oct 5, 2014

Claims have been made, but I await the stone tablets.

tiny voices · Oct 5, 2014

I personally prefer 8.1 to 7 for desktop use. it is SO MUCH FASTER its actually noticeable and certainly measurable. Plus you don;t have to use the tile menu. You can tell Windows to boot start to the desktop and make the file explorer an icon on the taskbar. It is actually faster than using the start menu in my experience.

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

Yeah i undestand it's faster i'm going to get it but do you really get windows 10 for free when it comes, and how? Some guy said you get 10 for free

tiny voices · Oct 5, 2014

No one known for sure, but it is a very common rumor and some trusted websites have even jumped on board. But the real 100% truth is that no one knows.

DonkeyOatie · Oct 5, 2014

I know what he said, and that has been the rumor, although I've heard the same for Windows 7 as well (free upgrade).

I await a very official announcement from Microsoft.

tiny voices · Oct 5, 2014

That will be months and months off. Just get 8.1 its better and faster.

dish_moose · Oct 5, 2014

I have also "upgraded" my two machines from 7 to 8.1. I'm pretty happy I made the switch. All of my apps/programs work 100% and as tiny stated, it feels faster.
-Bruce

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

Alright cool guys, THANKS EVERYONE for the help, i'm going to go ahead and get the 8.1, and you're a pretty good mod Tiny, Cheers.

tiny voices · Oct 5, 2014

Thanks. Always glad to help!

my neighbor · Oct 5, 2014

OH hey wait, i noticed you got the Pro version and it's like 30 bucks more tha original, is it worth it to get the pro version or naa

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