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Windows 8.1: Is it worth it?

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Hello.

I built my first computer, back in around November/December of 2013. My dad hoped scrap up a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium. I like Windows 7, but I've been interested lately, about getting Windows 8.1, and probably disabling Metro.

Thoughts?

(Please put your experiences with Windows 8.1 and opinions.)

~Stephen.

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imo just go with win7

i have installed win7 on soo many computers from angry consumers :P

 

i just cant stand it

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Seeing as you currently can't disable metro, I would go with 7 (it's what I use).

Hopefully Microsoft fixes Windows 8 in future revisions, than maybe I'll use it.

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Windows 8.1 is just going to keep getting better, i am loving it in my desktop, i got so tired with windows 7 and 8.1 ia a nice upgrade.

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Sure u can go with 8.1...if u are comfortable with it... :) ...also can u list ur complete rig...

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I'd go with Windows 8. If the Start Menu bothers you that much, get a program that brings the old one back. 

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Seeing as you currently can't disable metro, I would go with 7 (it's what I use).

Hopefully Microsoft fixes Windows 8 in future revisions, than maybe I'll use it.

Well, I know it can't be disabled, but I saw a video that said it can be.... Stashed away. If you know what I mean.

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If you can get it for free from your Dad, sure. If you're going to need to pay for it, I'd just stay with Windows 7.

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I think Windows 8.1 is better than Windows 7.

Why?

 

• Boots up faster

• DirectX 11.2

• Better gaming performance

• Uses less system resources ( is lighter )

• Metro is actually useful to place my program icons at

• More customization

• Updating Windows is easier

• Besides that it's the same as Windows 7 but smoother.

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If you can get it for free from your Dad, sure. If you're going to need to pay for it, I'd just stay with Windows 7.

I can afford the Student version for $70, but another concern is that is it are you able to keep EVERYTHING if I'm upgrading from 7 to 8.

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I think Windows 8.1 is better than Windows 7.

Why?

• Boots up faster

• DirectX 11.2

• Metro is actually useful to place my program icons at

• More customization

• Updating Windows is easier

• Besides that it's the same as Windows 7 but smoother.

How is 8.1 more customizable?

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Seeing as you currently can't disable metro, I would go with 7 (it's what I use).

Hopefully Microsoft fixes Windows 8 in future revisions, than maybe I'll use it.

I have stock 8.1 and i can avoid all of the metro stuff completely.

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If you already have Windows 7 use it, no need to get Windows 8.

 

I can afford the Student version for $70, but another concern is that is it are you able to keep EVERYTHING if I'm upgrading from 7 to 8.

 

Yes.

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I think Windows 8.1 is better than Windows 7.

Why?

 

• Boots up faster

• DirectX 11.2

• Metro is actually useful to place my program icons at

• More customization

• Updating Windows is easier

• Besides that it's the same as Windows 7 but smoother.

Yeah, I like the color customization. My main concern is that if I'm upgrading, that I can keep EVERYTHING from Windows 7.

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not worth the money, if you were getting a new PC then 8 definitely but not sure you will really benefit spending money on it, performance is slightly better but not by the money worth

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I thought it was in my signature.....

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Thats a good setup u got there...i think u will definitely get better performance if u go with 8.1...it does increase fps in some case as well as less ram usage... 

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How is 8.1 more customizable?

It is. they have already customized for u...lol... :lol:  :P

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whoever says that you should use windows 7 instead of 8.1 is wrong.

 

Firstly: faster boot time

Second: much less memory and cpu usage.

Third: Better gaming performance in newer games.

Forth: Clean and smooth user interface, you will get used to it in few days or so, i reverted back to windows 7 and missed 8.1 so much, now i reinstalled it :D

Fifth: Better copy speeds

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I think Windows 8.1 is better than Windows 7.

Why?

 

• Boots up faster

• DirectX 11.2

• Metro is actually useful to place my program icons at

• More customization

• Updating Windows is easier

• Besides that it's the same as Windows 7 but smoother.

 

You're gonna have to explain to me how Win8 has more customization?

 

Either way, Windows 8 is not bad. I personally still prefer Windows 7 as it works just fine, I know it very well, and I know how to tweak & customize it better.

I have heavy experience with both.. So I must say.. The choice is yours.

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You're gonna have to explain to me how Win8 has more customization?

 

Either way, Windows 8 is not bad. I personally still prefer Windows 7 as it works just fine, I know it very well, and I know how to tweak & customize it better.

I have heavy experience with both.. So I must say.. The choice is yours.

Interface, split-screen for applications ( sort of multi-tasking ).

Metro is also a thing.

Logging in with your Microsoft account OR a local account, Account Select background is customizable, etc.

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if you completely ignore the metro ui and install costum stuff to make it look like windows,yeah. metro gives you headaches when you use it and makes you throw the pc through the window

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if yuo already have a os then you dont need to upgrade to win 8. but you can get faster boot times and there are updates to window 8 that will be adding the win 7 style start back in and for now there are apps that do that

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Interface, split-screen for applications ( sort of multi-tasking ).

Metro is also a thing.

Logging in with your Microsoft account OR a local account, Account Select background is customizable, etc.

So it's not more customizable, it just has more things to customize.

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