Best Os for gaming?

[galactigus]

I've used windows 7 for a long time and I was thinking of upgrading to windows 8 or 8.1 for my new build but I just wanna know the differences gaming wise and hear from other gamer's that may have had experience with both windows 8 and 7 for gaming and overall use.

Also can you use the desktop 100% in windows 8 now or is it still pretty limited?

I'm really looking for a change Windows 7 is just getting a little boring to me but also I guess I'm wanting to know if you can download programs the same way in windows 8 or do you have to install everything through apps?

 

[TechyInAZ]

Windows 8.1 will give you better performance but only around 5 more fps if you do make the switch. If that's the only reason you want to go with windows 8 then it's not worth it.

The desktop isn't limited like Windows RT, so it is a fully functional desktop like win7.

You can download both windows store apps and other apps like Mozilla firefox, office 2013, steam etc.

 

[USAFRet]

Windows 8.1, you can boot directly into the Desktop. Rarely have to interface with Metro mode.

Performance? It has been reported that it is a teeny bit faster in some games. And you will also get future DirectX updates (12 and beyond), unlike Win 7.

For a new build, there is little reason to not go with 8.1.

 

[galactigus]

Ok ya cause the only experience i've had with windows 8 is on my aunts tablet so maybe that's why it didn't seem all that great to me.

 

[USAFRet]

Ok ya cause the only experience i've had with windows 8 is on my aunts tablet so maybe that's why it didn't seem all that great to me.

Completely different.

On a desktop machine, it looks and acts a whole lot like 7, but with Win 8.1 enhancements.

 

[andy_Man]

two words
Classic shell
Adds options to really help windows 8.1 look/feel even more like windows 7.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.ocaholic.ch/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=1460

Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 - Gaming Performance

 

[galactigus]

My board doesn't appear to support windows 10 I don't think http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4970#sp

 

[USAFRet]

My board doesn't appear to support windows 10 I don't think http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4970#sp

No board currently sold has Windows 10 in the spec sheet. But it will run.
Just like Win 10 runs on my 4 year old Toshiba laptop.

 

[galactigus]

Ah ok I thought that might be the case.

 

[galactigus]

I think i'm going to go with windows 8 can someone just clarify what the difference is between 8 and 8.1?

 

[galactigus]

Looks like there's not really that big a difference when it comes to gaming.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You can go straight to 8.1 now.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $89.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-16 18:59 EST-0500

 

[galactigus]

Thank you all for the great answers and helping me decide on a new OS for my system I will be going with 8.1

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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