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Subject: Windows 8, do you recommend it for me?
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Poll: Windows 8, do you recommend it for me?  [closed]
Yes, it's better than 7:  34%
(12 Votes)
No, Win 7 is better:  49%
(17 Votes)
No, the difference is too small to justify it:  17%
(6 Votes)
Total Votes: 35

My specs:

i5 3470 3.2GHz
8GB RAM
1TB SATA III

I have recently got a computer and I need an OS to run on it. I was thinking about getting Windows 8, although the online reviews seem to be mixed.

I will be using Windows for general computer use, and then later on I want to play games like Arma 3.

Is Windows 8 worth it?

[Edited on 12.30.2012 3:07 AM PST]

  • 12.30.2012 3:07 AM PDT


Posted by: Quantam
My specs:

i5 3470 3.2GHz
8GB RAM
1TB SATA III

I have recently got a computer and I need an OS to run on it. I was thinking about getting Windows 8, although the online reviews seem to be mixed.

I will be using Windows for general computer use, and then later on I want to play games like Arma 3.

Is Windows 8 worth it?
Its good, but confusing as hell to start out

  • 12.30.2012 3:08 AM PDT

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ME2 was known for stupidity and being retarded

I had to set my parents up with it because I'm more computer-savvy than them and it gives me a headache. All of its features are drastically different and overly complicated compared to what I'm used to. But that's just me.

  • 12.30.2012 3:08 AM PDT
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As long as you do a clean install, you'll be fine for games.

For everything else it'll be better, and plus, you might as well get used to it since i'm doubtful that microsoft will scrap it for windows 9 and beyond.

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Windows 8 is too smartphony, and Gaben disapproves, and well, since Gaben had a part in creating me I have to side with him.

  • 12.30.2012 3:09 AM PDT
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Posted by: Xvise66
As long as you do a clean install, you'll be fine for games.

For everything else it'll be better, and plus, you might as well get used to it since i'm doubtful that microsoft will scrap it for windows 9 and beyond.

Clean Install? Clarify please.

  • 12.30.2012 3:13 AM PDT
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Posted by: Painis Cupcake
Windows 8 is too smartphony, and Gaben disapproves, and well, since Gaben had a part in creating me I have to side with him.

Has Gabe ever liked a Microsoft product?

  • 12.30.2012 3:14 AM PDT
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Posted by: Xvise66
As long as you do a clean install, you'll be fine for games.

For everything else it'll be better, and plus, you might as well get used to it since i'm doubtful that microsoft will scrap it for windows 9 and beyond.

Clean Install? Clarify please.
That you install the OS from scratch, and you just don't upgrade and move all your files like that.


Posted by: Painis Cupcake
Windows 8 is too smartphony, and Gaben disapproves, and well, since Gaben had a part in creating me I have to side with him.
Gabens just being a businessman. He realizes any competition to steam is not good.

^^^Gaben used to work for microsoft.

  • 12.30.2012 3:15 AM PDT
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Posted by: Quantam

Posted by: Xvise66
As long as you do a clean install, you'll be fine for games.

For everything else it'll be better, and plus, you might as well get used to it since i'm doubtful that microsoft will scrap it for windows 9 and beyond.

Clean Install? Clarify please.
That you install the OS from scratch, and you just don't upgrade and move all your files like that.


Posted by: Painis Cupcake
Windows 8 is too smartphony, and Gaben disapproves, and well, since Gaben had a part in creating me I have to side with him.
Gabens just being a businessman. He realizes any competition to steam is not good.

^^^Gaben used to work for microsoft.

Will that involve deleting everything?

  • 12.30.2012 4:05 AM PDT
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No man.I mean what's your problem man,can't you see it sucks MAN!

  • 12.30.2012 4:08 AM PDT

"Before you insult someone, try walking a mile in their shoes. This way, when you insult them, you are a mile away and have their shoes."

Windows 8 is worth it:

-If you can get over the interface, or enjoy it, it's certainly worth it.
-If you do not enjoy it, just download START8 and desktop start-up, two free (3mb applications) that will make it just like the old times.
-The added features are a plus, along with the integration of cloud storage and many "new online" features and services.
-The performance enhancements are wonderful. Programs and overall speeds are superior.
-Gaming is the same, except thanks to the OS using almost 30% less than 7, you're getting a far better performance.
-They've moved over from DLL transparency to simple image files. It's a lot better for your graphics card and overall graphical performance.

  • 12.30.2012 4:36 AM PDT
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[quote]Posted by: Xvise66
That you install the OS from scratch, and you just don't upgrade and move all your files like that.

Will that involve deleting everything?
It can and it cant. Usually when you install an OS over another OS, it will move the old windows files to a folder called windows.old , and there will be all your things, but I would just suggest putting them on a flash drive or whatever, and then doing the clean install.

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I like Cheese

Ubuntu, or Windows 7.
You know what?
Dual boot Ubuntu and Windows 7.

  • 12.30.2012 6:09 AM PDT

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Posted by: Quantam
My specs:

i5 3470 3.2GHz
8GB RAM
1TB SATA III

I have recently got a computer and I need an OS to run on it. I was thinking about getting Windows 8, although the online reviews seem to be mixed.

I will be using Windows for general computer use, and then later on I want to play games like Arma 3.

Is Windows 8 worth it?
Its good, but confusing as hell to start out

Yeah a little bit. I adapted from Windows 7 within an hour. I have no major complaints, it's much faster than Windows 7. With my Intel 335 SSD is boots from COMPLETE shut down in 12 SECONDS!!!

If you can adapt a little, it is certainly worth is OP, and even if you can't you can download mods that make the desktop EXACTLY like Windows 7, or Vista, or XP, etc. All the "pro reviews" that hate it are full of -blam!-.

[Edited on 12.30.2012 6:15 AM PST]

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Posted by: Quantam
My specs:

i5 3470 3.2GHz
8GB RAM
1TB SATA III

I have recently got a computer and I need an OS to run on it. I was thinking about getting Windows 8, although the online reviews seem to be mixed.

I will be using Windows for general computer use, and then later on I want to play games like Arma 3.

Is Windows 8 worth it?
Its good, but confusing as hell to start out

Yeah a little bit. I adapted from Windows 7 within an hour. I have no major complaints, it's much faster than Windows 7. With my Intel 335 SSD is boots from COMPLETE shut down in 12 SECONDS!!!

If you can adapt a little, it is certainly worth is OP, and even if you can't you can download mods that make the desktop EXACTLY like Windows 7, or Vista, or XP, etc. All the "pro reviews" that hate it are full of -blam!-.

That's pretty impressive. It looks like I'll buy it. Thanks.

  • 12.30.2012 1:49 PM PDT

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Honestly my only problem with it right now is that I have to search for the control panel. Other than that the interface can be confusing at first, but you get used to it.

  • 12.30.2012 1:51 PM PDT