Looking to build a Windows 7 Gaming PC

[finderskeepers]

Hello everyone.

I am looking to build a Windows 7 gaming PC, but don't know what parts to get. Personally I know nothing about PC parts, so I was wondering if y'all can suggest some builds?

It would be used for The Sims 3, Fallout: New Vegas, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, etc. This includes DLC, custom content, etc (if applicable).

I would like to be able to fully customize these games and play with all settings on high.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Why windows 7 ?
Newest hardware is not supported by windows 7 and windows updates will get disabled.

What's the budget for your gaming pc? What monitor are you using?

 

[smorizio]

the newer intel chipset dont have drivers for windows 7. you have to build an amd ryzen rig. tere is a program called classic shell that makes windows 10 look like and act like windows 7.

 

[WildCard999]

With Microsoft ending support in 2 years I wouldn't invest into Windows 7, those games should work without issues on Windows 10 (I know Sims 3/FO:NV work as I own them).

 

[The Paladin]

The best hardware for your Windows 7 built would be Haswell system, which I am afraid to tell you that for the money you can get an 8th gen system and just run windows 10 on it, with all the games you mentioned.

your looking at a dead end solution.

 

[finderskeepers]

Why windows 7 ?
Newest hardware is not supported by windows 7 and windows updates will get disabled.

What's the budget for your gaming pc? What monitor are you using?

I have heard that certain games run better on the system that they were made for, and I personally find that to be true. With these games that I would be playing, the system requirement says Windows 7 so, I figured I would be better off buying/building a Windows 7 gaming PC rather than getting them on a Windows 10 and have it not working (such as some people report).

As for budget, I would prefer less than $2,000, but I'm aware given that it's an older setup, it may not happen.

I don't have a monitor picked out - does this matter?

 

[finderskeepers]

the newer intel chipset dont have drivers for windows 7. you have to build an amd ryzen rig. tere is a program called classic shell that makes windows 10 look like and act like windows 7.

Okay, thank you. I'll look into that.

 

[finderskeepers]

With Microsoft ending support in 2 years I wouldn't invest into Windows 7, those games should work without issues on Windows 10 (I know Sims 3/FO:NV work as I own them).

This is good to hear; thank you.

 

[finderskeepers]

The best hardware for your Windows 7 built would be Haswell system, which I am afraid to tell you that for the money you can get an 8th gen system and just run windows 10 on it, with all the games you mentioned.

your looking at a dead end solution.

If you don't mind me asking - why is this a dead end solution? Is it because Windows 7 is so old and outdated compared to Windows 10? (That's the only reason I can think of.) In some ways I personally prefer Windows 7 over 10, so I don't mind spending money on the old parts even though I can get the newer ones for cheaper if not the same price.

 

[SkyNetRising]

As for budget, I would prefer less than $2,000, but I'm aware given that it's an older setup, it may not happen.

For 2k you can build high end gaming system.
Something like this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wXDYdX
But putting windows 7 onto it will be serious pain in the a$$. I seriously suggest you to reconsider that.

 

[finderskeepers]

As for budget, I would prefer less than $2,000, but I'm aware given that it's an older setup, it may not happen.

For 2k you can build high end gaming system.
Something like this:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wXDYdX
But putting windows 7 onto it will be serious pain in the a$$. I seriously suggest you to reconsider that.

Thank you for making the part list. If you don't mind me asking - would this play the games I mentioned + many more (old(er) games)? I wouldn't put Windows 7 on that build - no worries.

But - if, I do go with a Windows 7 PC - prebuilt - would this work as well? (Just curious.) https://www.ebay.com/i/332224639897?chn=ps - full description

 

[The Paladin]

If you don't mind me asking - why is this a dead end solution?

because Haswell is 4th Gen Intel, they are at 8th Gen CPu's , and dont get me wrong I have a 4th Gen System Myself, and I am counting the days until I can get an 8th gen system (especially after upgrading my wife's to an 8th gen system), as for games that ere designed originally with windows 7 in mind, they will run just fine if not faster/better under windows 10.

 

[SkyNetRising]

But - if, I do go with a Windows 7 PC - prebuilt - would this work as well? (Just curious.) https://www.ebay.com/i/332224639897?chn=ps - full description

That is low end pc without discrete graphics with relatively weak cpu. Barely usable for gaming. I wouldn't get that.

 

[finderskeepers]

If you don't mind me asking - why is this a dead end solution?

because Haswell is 4th Gen Intel, they are at 8th Gen CPu's , and dont get me wrong I have a 4th Gen System Myself, and I am counting the days until I can get an 8th gen system (especially after upgrading my wife's to an 8th gen system), as for games that ere designed originally with windows 7 in mind, they will run just fine if not faster/better under windows 10.

Okay, this is good to hear; thank you for explaining. (Sorry for the late reply.)

 

[finderskeepers]

But - if, I do go with a Windows 7 PC - prebuilt - would this work as well? (Just curious.) https://www.ebay.com/i/332224639897?chn=ps - full description

That is low end pc without discrete graphics with relatively weak cpu. Barely usable for gaming. I wouldn't get that.

Okay, thank you for taking time out to look. (Sorry for the late reply.)

 

[jugssmcnugss]

i tried windows 10 for a month what a nightmare won't touch it with a 10 foot pole that OS is trash wake up people. looking to do the same build and all i see in the comments is oh use 10 how about no

 

[The Paladin]

@jugssmcnugss
I have found most people that had a bad experience with windows 10 performed a windows 7 or 8 to windows 10 upgrade
myself I have done it, and about 20 days in it started ben a painful slow and lagfest

perform a clean windows 10 install, I found it to be the solution to all win7/8 upgrades to windows 10

 

[jugssmcnugss]

@the paladin since u want to do it let's have the debate..

Pros to windows 10
+Faster USB transfers
.... Shit guess that's it

Cons to windows 10
- that awesome tablet pos interface. Your response will be u can download an app to make it kinda feel like windows 7.. why isn't it suppose to be improved

-windows 10 spyware and the 20 things u need to do to get rid of it until they do an update and your back having to do it all.

-windows 10 updates can be turned off but not skipped can't tell you how angry I was when they decided to make my Merc stealth worthless cause of an update I cant skip or go back on not to mention my external DVD burner acts up as well.. your response it's time to upgrade them components why when windows 7 has no problem with them.

Gaming is worse on 10 slower frame rates and nothing but problems with direct x9 games but windows 10 has the Xbox support so we will call this a wash.

Bottom line is I like having some control of an OS not the other way around.. in 7 I can keep everything working unlike 10

 

[The Paladin]

I think you missed my point. I was answering the OP not trying to have a windows pro/con debate with anyone.

As for the argument, why would I want to run an OS that is lacking support, security patches and any new drivers for all the new hardware coming out.
sure you can patch it up with some half hacks to get it to run a Ryzen system, if it fit your pleasure.. go for it. I could not care less.

 

[zouzoum]

Keep in mind that the new games wont work on win7 so you will one day update to win10 since your goal is gaming . For example Forza Horizon 3 wont work on win7 .
Good luck