I am currently designing a build for a completely new system. So, I'm not upgrading, I'm choosing which OS to buy and install from scratch. I was going to use Win7 Pro, but before I order OS I wanted to double-check.
I'm under the impression that Win8 has several code-level improvements that make it faster, more efficient, and better than Win7 and the primary complaints are UI-oriented.
But, I'm curious if there are any technical advantages or reasons to use Win7 that I haven't heard about; anything that's 'worse' in a meaningful way on Win8.
THIS IS WHAT I USE MY COMPUTER FOR:
HARDWARE MY NEXT BUILD WILL HAVE
ABOUT MY CURRENT SYSTEM
Okay, I hope that's enough info to give me a good recommendation. I'm not 'afraid' of Win8 as long as it won't mess up my workflow or create problems for me. I just want to make sure I'm not losing any advantages of Win7 by using 8.
TY. =)
Also do I need Win 8 Pro for any reason?
I'm under the impression that Win8 has several code-level improvements that make it faster, more efficient, and better than Win7 and the primary complaints are UI-oriented.
But, I'm curious if there are any technical advantages or reasons to use Win7 that I haven't heard about; anything that's 'worse' in a meaningful way on Win8.
THIS IS WHAT I USE MY COMPUTER FOR:
■ Trivial fluff (Office programs, email, etc blah blah)
■ Gaming, including recording while playing
■ Video editing / rendering
■ 2D illustration/design (PS, Illustrator, etc)
■ Messing around in 3D programs (Maya)
HARDWARE MY NEXT BUILD WILL HAVE
■ i7 CPU + mobo (4770K + z87 or 4930K + x79, depending on budget)
■ SSDs (at least one, possibly several)
■ HDDs in RAID0
■ 32 or 64 GB RAM, depending on final budget.
■ Dual monitors.
ABOUT MY CURRENT SYSTEM
■ I currently use WinXP SP3, so that's my reference frame for comparison.
■ I rarely ever use the Start menu and access almost everything from Desktop icons.
■ I play my games in Windowed mode so I can quickly flick between applications.
■ I'm usually running many apps at once and constantly switching between them.
■ I usually run programs with the window maximized (for working space) and use their Taskbar buttons (at the bottom of the screen) to quickly switch between them while working.
Okay, I hope that's enough info to give me a good recommendation. I'm not 'afraid' of Win8 as long as it won't mess up my workflow or create problems for me. I just want to make sure I'm not losing any advantages of Win7 by using 8.
TY. =)
Also do I need Win 8 Pro for any reason?