brand new PC with Windows 7

[CraveintheBox]

Hi

I've wanting to buy a new PC for some time now. The thing that held me back was the idea of having Windows 10. I know it has Directx12 support, but that's it, AFAIK.

If I buy hardware like: Skylake CPU, LGA1151 Motherboard and around 16 to 32 GB DDR4 RAM (plus a Geforce GTX 1060 or 1070) - will Windows 7 (64 bit) still be able to use its hardware ressources optimally?

I have also considered Win7 / Win10 dual boot if that's possible. And then just use Win7 most of the time.

Any gamers around who have new hardware but still run Win7? :) And what is your experience regarding the performance?

[CraveintheBox]

At 8/16/16 05:53 AM, MemeFiend3 wrote: Have you considered not clinging to outdated software like a technologically illiterate grandparent and just fucking upgrading to W10 already? It's not that hard, goy.

I would if Win10 did not have this issue: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-desktop/high-contrast-themes-issue/ff386d33-dcfe-4116-8d4a-9c8cd06eb4c0?page=1

[Tony-DarkGrave]

At 8/16/16 06:20 AM, Aleque wrote:

At 8/16/16 05:53 AM, MemeFiend3 wrote: Have you considered not clinging to outdated software like a technologically illiterate grandparent and just fucking upgrading to W10 already? It's not that hard, goy.

I would if Win10 did not have this issue: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-desktop/high-contrast-themes-issue/ff386d33-dcfe-4116-8d4a-9c8cd06eb4c0?page=1

that's not a real issue of technicality, also WIN10 should be your primary (begrudgingly) due to the fact its highly optimized and has DX12 unlike 7.

[Sword-of-Kings]

At 8/16/16 05:53 AM, MemeFiend3 wrote: Have you considered not clinging to outdated software like a technologically illiterate grandparent and just fucking upgrading to W10 already? It's not that hard, goy.

Do you like being spied on and having almost no control over Windows Update?

[joshylikes2smash]

At 8/16/16 05:53 AM, MemeFiend3 wrote: Have you considered not clinging to outdated software like a technologically illiterate grandparent and just fucking upgrading to W10 already? It's not that hard, goy.

When I upgraded, EVERYTHING completely slowed down or was almost impossible to launch. I switched back immediately.

[QArtsMedia]

Microsoft wants every one on windows 10 so they can start charging as a subscription service for using their software. ALREADY STARTED FOR SOME BUSINESS USAGE WONT BE LONG AND YOU WILL BE RENTING YOUR OWN COMPUTER.

As to your question you should be able to wipe the hard drive or install a new hard drive (Keeping the old drive as a backup) and install windows 7 on the new drive. You will be able to get drivers that will allow windows 7 compatible usage from the manufacturer.

Frankly, I didn't like win 8, hate win 10,
win 7 seems the best option for our usage.

[Bit]

If you have Windows 7, there's really no reason to use a newer version. Windows 7 will be completely viable for a long time.

[Fenny]

Just upgrade to Windows 10. Who cares about the aesthetic themes?

[Painbringer]

Just don't get a Kaby Lake processor if you're still planning on using Windows 7.

Kaby Lake will be Windows 10 exclusive, as far a Windows goes.

Not sure what Cannonlake will be like in terms of Windows support.

[Sp3ktreX]

Windows 7? Fuck that!
Windows 8? Fuck that!
Windows 10? Fuck that

Windows XP is the stuff. Hell yeah.

[finicalprickle]

windows 7 is better but i ditched windows and dekstops because there shit, my computer only cost 50 bucks.

[Fenny]

At 8/16/16 07:32 PM, Sp3ktreX wrote:

Windows XP is the stuff. Hell yeah.

+1 for hardware limitations