windows 8 vs 7

**moving-target** · 11-08-13, 11:09 AM

ok so i'll probably be picking up a new version of windows so besides price

whats the advantage of 8 over 7 ?

64 bit vs 32 bit

**DJ Ms. White** · 11-08-13, 11:10 AM

If you have a 64 bit processor, always go for it. W8 has been performing better with games after the recent 8.1 patch. You can get rid of metro.

**Kanati** · 11-08-13, 11:27 AM

I don't even think you can get win8 in 32 bit can you??

**DJ Ms. White** · 11-08-13, 11:28 AM

I don't think so. I think only W7 and below. I don't think anyone makes 32 bit laptops/desktops anymore.

**WileECyte** · 11-08-13, 11:45 AM

Sure you can. Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit (Full Version) - Newegg.com

Windows 8 has a new 'start screen' interface that most people using it, disable by running something like Classic Shell or some other similar utility. There are some pretty nice performance gains in gaming running Windows 8. Other than that there's no huge difference between the two.

IF you want to use more than 4 gigs of RAM, you'll want the 64-bit version of Windows.

**Adretheon** · 11-08-13, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by Kanati8869

I don't even think you can get win8 in 32 bit can you??

From what I remember, if you buy the disk for Win8 you get both 64 and 32 bit in the same disk. That's becoming a new standard for MS.

**Adretheon** · 11-08-13, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by WileECyte

Windows 8 has a new 'start screen' interface that most people using it, disable by running something like Classic Shell or some other similar utility. There are some pretty nice performance gains in gaming running Windows 8. Other than that there's no huge difference between the two.

Idk if most people disable it. On here they do, but most of the people I know that use Win8 like the new Start screen.

**moving-target** · 11-08-13, 11:58 AM

and for some reason i cant find a store around that keeps it in stock FML guess internet ordering

**WileECyte** · 11-08-13, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Adretheon

Idk if most people disable it. On here they do, but most of the people I know that use Win8 like the new Start screen.

Most computer enthusiasts do. The metro garbage is HORRIBLE for a Mouse/Keyboard interface. If you have a touch-enabled monitor or are using it on a tablet... it's a different story. It's what's limiting widespread adoption by enterprise shops.

**moving-target** · 11-08-13, 12:01 PM

hmm whats the difference here ?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-8-1-windows/1805813.p?id=1219064868521&skuId=1805813&st=catego ryid$abcat0508002&lp=1&cp=1

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-8-1-64-bit-system-builder-oem-windows/2441992.p?id=1219073317028&skuId=2441992&st=catego ryid$abcat0508002&lp=8&cp=1

i know my win 7 was for system builders and it seemd like reg windows