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recommend me Windows version for my build

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Jaskaran Original post #1
Jan 18, 2013 at 11:04 AM
Hello
My specs-
Core i7 3770k processor
Asrock z77 extreme 4 mobo
Corsair vengeance 2x4gb ram
Seagate barracuda 1TB Hdd
I hope it's enough for info...
Please recommend me what Windows should I use. I am mostly heavy gamer and some android development and 3d models creation, Photoshop etc. Latest is Windows 7 and I want to install that.
But we'll I be able to run all games as easily as Windows 7 as well as other programs too?
reniarahim1
reniarahim1 #2
Jan 18, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Yes,,u should be...Consider 64bit OS.
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Jaskaran #3
Jan 18, 2013 at 11:52 AM
How about Windows 8? Games run five on that too?
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Naxal #5
Jan 18, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Get your self the Windows 8 Pro x64.. Though it lacks start menu (traditional), the glass effect :p, the classic theme and so much, but its a new way in which MS wants to get us used to, so give it a try :D
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Jaskaran #6
Jan 18, 2013 at 4:59 PM
That's what I am thinking, of trying Windows 8.
But I never had an experience with it before. So I wanted to know that can I run all games and apps normally and easily like Windows 7 (i know the answer but just confirming it)?
101gamzer
101gamzer #7
Jan 18, 2013 at 5:08 PM
^AFAIK all games and Apps will work.
.jRay.
.jRay. #8
Jan 18, 2013 at 5:31 PM
Yes, almost all games work on w8,
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Jaskaran #9
Jan 18, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Ok thanks guys.
But why do most people recommend Windows 7?
Except for looks and interface (which doesn't matter for me), are there any other problems?
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nightowl #10
Jan 18, 2013 at 9:57 PM
Most ppl recommend win 7 bcoz its a well established OS on which everything works.
But as far as future goes, microsoft is very clear that win 8 is the way to go...

Windows 8 is definitely better specially in security and optimized hardware usage.
Besides if u dont like Metro UI u can always disable it.

Congrats on the new rig. hardware looks impressive
just a suggestion though. with that CPU and RAM combo, invest a little in entry level SSD. HDD doesnt do justice to that CPU
gameranand
gameranand #11
Jan 19, 2013 at 1:58 AM
Jaskaran said:
Ok thanks guys.
But why do most people recommend Windows 7?
Except for looks and interface (which doesn't matter for me), are there any other problems?
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Because as of now its better but who knows what future holds. If I were to buy a OS I would choose the latest one. :)