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ChrisTheHunt
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8.1   :ph34r:

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I have windows 7 but I hear windows 8 works slightly faster.

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I'd go with 8.1, it's much more similar to Windows 10, and that's what I'm currently upgrading to on my rig

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I prefer 8.1 now, but really it doesn't matter since both will give you access to Windows 10 initially.

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8.1. DO NOT GET AN OEM VERSION. You will not be able to change motherboards or remove it from your board.

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I'd go with 8.1, it's much more similar to Windows 10, and that's what I'm currently upgrading to on my rig

when will windows 10 be supported by games?

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windows 7 or 8? just woundering imma be gaming

8.1, 64 Bit.

The projects never end in my line of work.

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when will windows 10 be supported by games?

When it's actually released, plus a small delay after.

The projects never end in my line of work.

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CPU: Core i7 5820k @ 4.7GHz || GPU: Dual Titan X || Motherboard: Asus X99 Deluxe || RAM: 32GB Crucial Ballistix Sport || Monitors: MX299Q, 29UB65, LG 34UM95 || Storage: Dual Samsung 850 EVO 1 TB in Raid 0, Samsung 850 EVO 250GB, 2TB Toshiba scratch disk, 3TB Seagate Barracuda || PSU: EVGA 1000w PS Platinum

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8.1 i would recommend and you get a free upgrade to 10 idk if you do if you have 7

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when will windows 10 be supported by games?

Games don't really need to support a new iteration of Windows. The same Win32 code base is there and the needed DirectX API is available. You should be able to run most games on Windows 10 TP right now with minimal problems. I would go with Windows 8.1 over clunky Windows 7.

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Games don't really need to support a new iteration of Windows. The same Win32 code base is there and the needed DirectX API is available. You should be able to run most games on Windows 10 TP right now with minimal problems. I would go with Windows 8.1 over clunky Windows 7.

so how do i get winodws 10 if i want it?

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8.1 and then get 10 for a year free, then upgrade.

Or wait for 10.

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8.1 and then get 10 for a year free, then upgrade.

Or wait for 10.

upgrade do i have to pay for that?

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upgrade do i have to pay for that?

Yes, after 1 year you have to pay.

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8.1 

cmon people try be modern please -- 

i the few people who like 8.1 + free upgrade too 10 :D

don't jusge me :P

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upgrade do i have to pay for that?

You do NOT have to pay for windows 10 if you upgrade to it within a year of Win 10 being released.

Yes, after 1 year you have to pay.

You make it sound like it's a subscription

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