Doing a new build, torn on upgrading to 8.1 or sticking with Win7

Saarinen

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Nov 18, 2014
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Hi, just wanted some opinion's on the matter.

Doing a completely new build for a family member and wondering if i should get 8.1 for it or win 7.

I personally still love win7, and it'll be updated for quite awhile still yet. My hang up on 8.1 is (everyone's heard it before) the whole look and user interface, i prefer the old win7 feel \ look.

There any pro's to going win8.1?

(This is just for a gaming rig, no touch screen etc nonsense)
 
Solution
Actually, W8.1 has many pros over W7:
Faster boot times
Faster read times
Faster write times
Better remaining copy/cut time predictions
Better security
And some other features.

freeracercolin

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Nov 13, 2013
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I currently have Windows 8.1 installed on my system, and I actively recommend it to anyone who considers it, though with StartIsBack. It boots quick, looks clean, and runs seamlessly. Not only that, but it is rumored that Windows 8/8.1 users will get windows 10 for free.