WIN 7 vs WIN 8

[Belo1301]

What is better win7 or win8 for gaming??????

[crystal6tak]

Generally, Windows 8.1.

 

However if you're already on Win 7, don't bother upgrading.

 

If you're shopping for a fresh copy of an OS, get Win 8.1.

[EMENCII]

I don't think there's a huge improvement, but i'd say Win 8 or 8.1...

[Belo1301]

ok thank you

[Octavialicious]

8.1 is better, but be warned it can be somewhat annoying

[Ex0Thermic]

Ummmmmmm over all in my experience i would say win7.

I say this because i have had better comparability with games in win7 than i have had with win8.1
(mostly mouse acceleration or display issues).

But saying that i'm using windows 8.1 on my desktop and it's working great with new games.
 

[ELSknutson]

If you get 8.1 and dont feel like dealing with the tiles go to nitenite.com and get classic start 

[Sousuke]

If your looking to buy an OS Right now and you have no OS At the moment then get 8.1 and install Classic Shell.

 

Windows 8.1 is faster than 7 and is quite the bit better but if you own Windows 7 already then don't bother as the cost wouldn't justify the improvements.