Best Windows OS for my rig?

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Matke04
Posting Freak

825

07-12-2016, 03:11 PM

I3 2100 with 6GB RAM DDR3 and a GTX 650 OC is a solid choice. Windows 8.1 runs well, and upgrading to 10 would likely offer noticeable performance gains.

Matke04

07-12-2016, 03:11 PM #1

I3 2100 with 6GB RAM DDR3 and a GTX 650 OC is a solid choice. Windows 8.1 runs well, and upgrading to 10 would likely offer noticeable performance gains.

XLN2009
Member

126

07-13-2016, 11:34 PM

Ten is significantly improved over eight. I personally didn’t like eight when it launched; now I favor 7 or 10 for Windows. Recently, I’ve been tending more toward 10 because it’s newer, and 7 is beginning to feel outdated.

XLN2009

07-13-2016, 11:34 PM #2

FeedLaBiche
Member

07-20-2016, 10:28 AM

A solid version such as LTSB without Cortana and similar features should work well. I’m planning to create a USB installer at that point.

FeedLaBiche

07-20-2016, 10:28 AM #3

A solid version such as LTSB without Cortana and similar features should work well. I’m planning to create a USB installer at that point.

Chester09
Senior Member

491

07-20-2016, 02:15 PM

Deactivate Cortana.

Chester09

07-20-2016, 02:15 PM #4

Deactivate Cortana.

mcfarlin
Member

07-20-2016, 06:41 PM

Windows 10 should work just fine on older hardware with no driver problems, whether you have AMD or Intel systems. I also turned off all non-essential background tasks, so it should run smoothly on a standard HDD. Upgrading from a 120gb to a 250gb SSD will further improve your experience.

mcfarlin

07-20-2016, 06:41 PM #5

Mr_Reus
Member

135

08-09-2016, 07:26 AM

Sure, I'll update you shortly about disabling certain services.

Mr_Reus

08-09-2016, 07:26 AM #6

Sure, I'll update you shortly about disabling certain services.

waters604
Junior Member

08-09-2016, 08:27 AM

Windows 10 should function well on this device. I prefer Windows 10 over Windows 8 because its interface feels more modern and suitable for my taste. I also enjoy using Windows 7 since it runs smoothly and meets my requirements nicely.

waters604

08-09-2016, 08:27 AM #7

Selrahcc
Member

224

08-09-2016, 09:05 AM

Unless there have been updates in the newest Windows 10 release, I believed Cortana remains active rather than disabled. Only LTSB appears to be the version without Cortana, Microsoft Store, excessive bloatware, or ads. I also think LTSB offers the best balance and usability in Windows 10, avoiding frequent updates that disrupt settings and quietly increase clutter. Still, some steps are needed to remove most tracking features.

Selrahcc

08-09-2016, 09:05 AM #8

BellaMaria88
Member

192

08-10-2016, 03:06 AM

I turn off what I don’t require.

BellaMaria88

08-10-2016, 03:06 AM #9

I turn off what I don’t require.

AOCTHEDUDE
Member

08-10-2016, 11:34 AM

#10

Keep Superfetch on, it enhances performance by storing frequently accessed files in RAM.

AOCTHEDUDE

08-10-2016, 11:34 AM #10

Keep Superfetch on, it enhances performance by storing frequently accessed files in RAM.

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