Capture PC requires Windows 7 or 8.1 operating system.
Capture PC requires Windows 7 or 8.1 operating system.
Here are some alternative points of view: The differences might not be huge for your specific scenario. Using a PC mainly for video editing and capturing, you'd likely notice less impact from the upgrade. The drivers for the card seem better on 7, and security updates remain available. While 8 offers more features, 7 could still work well with minimal setup. OBS and Premier might not show significant changes between the two platforms.
You only need the drivers available for version 7; ignore any for 8.
It has official drivers for models 7, 8 and 10, but 10 tends to cause issues on its own with more frequent updates. It performed better on 7, though that was just one device before combining it with others. The WDDM on 8 was the main problem, and honestly it could be fixed easily. As much as I grumble about 10, any operating system I use now needs careful configuration to avoid those problems, so it might not be a major concern. When I used 7 in the past, I handled IT support well—knowing it inside out. With 8, I’m less experienced and have given up customization on 10. I still get that popup when I wake up or start the day, forcing me to deal with crashes by reading logs and making fixes. No matter what OS I choose, this device will likely cause a blue screen, requiring me to analyze crash dumps and adjust settings. (Next time I’ll try it on a working drive.) Overall, I’m more confident fixing 7 than 8 or 10, but I’ll put in extra effort with any of them. I’d be curious to see how 8 performs after this full setup.