Should I buy windows 7 or windows 8 for gaming

Explicid313 · Apr 15, 2015

I just built my pc and it has windwos 8 with I really hate. I want windows 7 but idk what version to get? Home premium , professional, or ultimate?

USAFRet · Apr 15, 2015

Explicid313 :

If you hate Windows 8, then Windows 7.
Home Premium x64.

andy_Man · Apr 15, 2015

8.1 with classic shell, disable active corners, and disable charms menu.
Feels really close to windows 7, with the performance upgrades of windows 8.1

Explicid313 · Apr 15, 2015

What's the difference really between the three versions of windows? And how do I know if I should get 64 or 32?

andy_Man · Apr 15, 2015

You want 64bit otherwise you only get to use 4gigs of ram, and it's a performance increase because you have a 64bit cpu.

andy_Man · Apr 15, 2015

Most drivers are written with 8.1 in mind, also 8.0 and 8.1 have better support for SSD's. Garbage collection, trim, etc.
I couldn't stand windows 8 or 8.1 until i ran classic shell, and turned off active corners and the charms menu.
It's stupid to have the metro screen come up if you hover in a corner, or a bar come from the side.

Explicid313 · Apr 15, 2015

anyone got a link where I can buy a windows 7 os with disk and all? It has to be oem right? Since I have a custom built pc?

giantbucket · Apr 15, 2015

Win8.1 performs a few percent better, and I've seen it being sold for cheaper, so there's no real need to go to Win7. and since you already have 8, then do the upgrade to 8.1 (it's free) and see how it goes.

personally, I prefer 8.1 even on a non-touchscreen machine. it's easier, more direct, more sensible in daily use. every time I use 7 on my laptop, I have to say "oh yeah, this is how the long-winded way of doing things is..." people hate 8 partly because 7 was so much better than Vista, but 8 wasn't able to replicate that huge improvement.

try 8.1 before you drop even an eighth of a cent on 7.

USAFRet · Apr 15, 2015

Explicid313 :

Windows 7 Home Premium x64
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-System-Builder-Packaging/dp/B00H09BB16
$95

Personally I prefer Win 8.1, but if you've tried it in depth and dislike it...then Win 7.

And there is zero performance difference for a gaming PC between Home Premium, Pro, and Ultimate. Just more 'features', which you will never, ever use.

inzgary · Apr 15, 2015

You want Windows 7 Professional if you need support for more than 16Gb of RAM or 2 CPUs. If you dont need that get home premium. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416806

Explicid313 · Apr 15, 2015

Ohh okay so I should stick with 8 basically. Problem is I got my pc built and installed at a place. I never got the windows 8 disks and im having a lot of trouble atm. So I need to buy a new os and reinstall it because my windows 8 doesn't update no matter what idk why? It's updates always fail and I can't get 8.1

USAFRet · Apr 15, 2015

Explicid313 :

If they installed it, and the Win 8 OS was included as a line item in your purchase, they are/were required to give you the license, install media, and COA.

If they didn't, and your current OS install is not 'updating as it should be....
Then they installed a pirate version and told you it was a valid one.

So, you have two options:
1. Go back to them and make them get it right
or
2. wash your hands of them and buy your own OS.

USAFRet · Apr 15, 2015

I just built my pc and it has windwos 8 with I really hate.

Problem is I got my pc built and installed at a place. I never got the windows 8 disks and im having a lot of trouble atm.

This is why more info up front is better.
These two statements are incompatible.

Explicid313 · Apr 15, 2015

I think I'll just wash my hands of them. Now when I buy windows 8 does it come with 8.1 already? And Donyoubgetbst have a website where I can buy it for cheap?

USAFRet · Apr 15, 2015

Explicid313 :

Just get Windows 8.1 to start. No reason to buy "8", and then upgrade (for free) to 8.1.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO

(and there is no 'cheap'. It costs what it costs.)

giantbucket · Apr 15, 2015

pay for windows.
take advantage of free programs for everything else.

Explicid313 · Apr 15, 2015

Thanks a lot man, so this will basically come with install disks and license key? Cool

USAFRet · Apr 15, 2015

Explicid313 :

Yes.

Should I buy windows 7 or windows 8 for gaming

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