which os should i get for gaming?

[anmc1989]

i am building a gaming desktop from scratch. can i purchase this or is this just an upgrade? Microsoft Windows 8 PRO Retail (Upgrade Pack) 64 BIT
http://www.lelong.com.my/genuine-microsoft-windows-8-pro-retail-upgrade-pack-32bit-64-bit-skylabventure-139091586-2013-12-Sale-P.htm

or buy this

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic OEM Pack 64Bit

http://www.lelong.com.my/nov-genuine-microsoft-windows-7-home-basic-oem-pack-32bit-64bit-moniko-I1547960-2007-01-Sale-I.htm

 

[gameboy1998]

First one is just an upgrade, you would have to buy the second one

 

[anmc1989]

First one is just an upgrade, you would have to buy the second one

thanks, any other suggestions regarding which windows is better for gaming? home basic, premium...etc??

 

[gameboy1998]

Both versions are same for Gaming but howerver windows 8 is better than Windows 7 for gaming beacuse of Direct X 11.2 support