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So this is the first computer I have ever built. I finally finished gEtting the components together but wanted to know if I should use windows 7 or 8.1. I'm going to be using this computer for gaming if that helps.
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I have had windows 7 & 8.1 i gotta say i like 8.1 bettern
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Windows 8.1 isnt that good and i prefer windows 7 but if you get classic shell its looks the same. But windows 8 gets better FPS in game so i prefer that.
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I've been using 8.1 for awhile now and I like it a lot more than 7.
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I prefer the windows 7 more easier and in my opinion better layout.
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I Prefer 7 but I'm a lot more used to Windows 8.1
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Windows 8.1 has support for DirectX 11.2 and will have continued better support for newer technology than Windows 7. Performance wise they're pretty much the same.

Gaming on Windows 8 is great, I'd definitely go with it. And people bitch and moan about Windows 8, but I personally love it. Most of the changes are great, and if you can get past a few tiles, that don't really change the experience for you much at all, it's great. Check out Launchy, it's a great piece of software that I've used since Windows 7 which is ten times better for launching than anything in Windows 7 or 8.
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Would you notice the increase in FPS? I am debating what OS to get for my new build, if i get a 10FPS+ Increase on certain games with Windows 8.1 i may get it. From a :idea: Source..
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Ok, we'll since most of you said 8.1 I'll go with that. Second, is there anyway to make sure the computer works without having software installed?
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SirSummit wrote Ok, we'll since most of you said 8.1 I'll go with that. Second, is there anyway to make sure the computer works without having software installed?


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