gaming Windows 7 vs. Windows 8.1

[cider float 2,539]

So I'm thinking of getting a gaming computer. Which of these operating system is optimal for gaming? I do find Windows 7 a lot more user friendly. I hate it when I have to go to that alternate screen to get a memo pad and calculator (lame).

 

On the upside Windows 8.1 seems to let you keep all your programs and files running even when you log off, leave it running before it goes into screen saving mode.

 

Of course the most important thing is performance.

Edited June 19, 2015 by cider float

[Jeremiah 1,586]

I have windows 8.1 and it works really well for me, plus the free upgrade to W10 is nice, but... it is your choice.

[BrilliantVenture 335]

Nothin beats Windows XP Pro, with the registry hack!

[Alto 437]

id say 8.1 but not much difference really since it will still depend on your hardware

 

you might want to check win10 whichever you choose since it will be a free upgrade

[Celtore 2,770]

8.1, its not that hard to install a third party start menu. And that's pretty much all that's wrong with it.

 

Also as people have already said, windows 10s out soon anyways

[baba_booey 4,303]

I'd say Windows 8.1. While Windows 7 may be easier to use, Windows 8.1 has better performance and speed for games and stoof.

[Twilight Dirac 721]

I say stick with Windows 7 or perhaps wait for Windows 10 to come out.  If you're not using a touch screen, I fail to see the point in using Windows 8.  I got stuck with this system when it came preloaded on a laptop.  Put up with it for a year before formatting.  The problems are hard to elucidate, but it felt like I was constantly fighting the OS when I tried to do anything.  The tile based start menu is the living definition of useless for keyboard and mouse users.  A lot of files that would open in the titular windows now will kick you out of desktop mode, switch you to the tile mode, and automatically open up full screen which is maddening when you are trying to multitask.  And a lot of programs just didn't seem to run well.  My browsers were always lagging and crashing, I would BSOD when changing resolution while using an ICCD camera, and many other numerous problems kept up cropping up that I could never pin down.  Once I switched to Windows 7, all these problems went away.

 

Windows 8 just seems like form over function, a worthless peace of garbage more interested in being pretty than actually functioning.  Stick with Windows 7 or the resulting frustration might result in you suffering a stroke.

Edited June 20, 2015 by Twilight Dirac

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 42,203]

I never actually updated to 8.1 because the early Windows 8 updates (before 8.1) were crashing my laptop, so I still have the original 8. The choice between that and Windows 7, it's a tough choice but I think 7 is a bit better than 8 overall thanks to more stability. I have heard 8.1 is really good though for what it is.

[Splendormane 203]

Windows 8.1 it is easy to use and it is better