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Choose your operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 7.

Choose your operating system: Windows 10 or Windows 7.

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xMagicPvP
Member
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09-23-2016, 02:31 PM
#1
What should you purchase for your initial gaming PC? I’m considering using Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, and aiming to avoid frequent file corruption or deletion issues. While I appreciate the aesthetics of Windows 7, I’m open to Windows 10 if it offers better value.
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xMagicPvP
09-23-2016, 02:31 PM #1

What should you purchase for your initial gaming PC? I’m considering using Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, and aiming to avoid frequent file corruption or deletion issues. While I appreciate the aesthetics of Windows 7, I’m open to Windows 10 if it offers better value.

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questking
Junior Member
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09-24-2016, 11:38 PM
#2
I suggest Windows 7 mainly because it contains fewer issues.
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questking
09-24-2016, 11:38 PM #2

I suggest Windows 7 mainly because it contains fewer issues.

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tbat12
Member
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09-26-2016, 03:56 AM
#3
7 seems a bit improved over 10. Since I moved from 7 to 10, I wish I had stayed. It offers less customization, more bugs, and the interface can feel sluggish at times (possibly due to my hardware). Stick with 7—it already has all the optimizations and better compatibility.
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tbat12
09-26-2016, 03:56 AM #3

7 seems a bit improved over 10. Since I moved from 7 to 10, I wish I had stayed. It offers less customization, more bugs, and the interface can feel sluggish at times (possibly due to my hardware). Stick with 7—it already has all the optimizations and better compatibility.

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xXFirewitherXx
Posting Freak
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09-26-2016, 08:43 AM
#4
Looking at current and upcoming titles, such as Fallout 4, their compatibility with older systems like Windows 7 is limited. Regarding online security, Windows Defender offers solid protection, while modern games often rely on more advanced features. Chrome can technically run on Windows 7, but performance may vary significantly.
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xXFirewitherXx
09-26-2016, 08:43 AM #4

Looking at current and upcoming titles, such as Fallout 4, their compatibility with older systems like Windows 7 is limited. Regarding online security, Windows Defender offers solid protection, while modern games often rely on more advanced features. Chrome can technically run on Windows 7, but performance may vary significantly.

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FlamingDead_
Junior Member
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09-26-2016, 03:24 PM
#5
I choose to wait for 10 as well; feel free to upgrade 7 to 10 anytime before July if needed. That’s my choice.
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FlamingDead_
09-26-2016, 03:24 PM #5

I choose to wait for 10 as well; feel free to upgrade 7 to 10 anytime before July if needed. That’s my choice.

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GDiamond1000
Member
54
10-02-2016, 11:33 AM
#6
Absolutely, you're right about the security essentials. If you want to mention Windows 7 pros earlier, it's worth noting that it's more affordable.
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GDiamond1000
10-02-2016, 11:33 AM #6

Absolutely, you're right about the security essentials. If you want to mention Windows 7 pros earlier, it's worth noting that it's more affordable.

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Inezze009
Senior Member
716
10-02-2016, 12:06 PM
#7
Windows ME supports Chrome. Windows 7 is relatively recent, so you're safe.
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Inezze009
10-02-2016, 12:06 PM #7

Windows ME supports Chrome. Windows 7 is relatively recent, so you're safe.

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ketman34
Posting Freak
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10-02-2016, 03:00 PM
#8
Most current titles work well with Windows 7 and several upcoming releases should function for a couple more years. 2. I’m not sure, mostly since I didn’t rely on Windows Defender for 7, but it performs adequately on 10. 3. Yes
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ketman34
10-02-2016, 03:00 PM #8

Most current titles work well with Windows 7 and several upcoming releases should function for a couple more years. 2. I’m not sure, mostly since I didn’t rely on Windows Defender for 7, but it performs adequately on 10. 3. Yes

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cal_gamer10
Member
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10-02-2016, 05:34 PM
#9
Thank you all!
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cal_gamer10
10-02-2016, 05:34 PM #9

Thank you all!

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eduardodd08
Posting Freak
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10-02-2016, 07:34 PM
#10
Consider this simple approach:
1. Purchase Windows 7, and you’ll receive Windows 10 at no cost (you can later upgrade to 10 and reinstall 7).
2. Windows 7 is available at a significantly lower price.
So there’s really no need to buy Windows 10.
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eduardodd08
10-02-2016, 07:34 PM #10

Consider this simple approach:
1. Purchase Windows 7, and you’ll receive Windows 10 at no cost (you can later upgrade to 10 and reinstall 7).
2. Windows 7 is available at a significantly lower price.
So there’s really no need to buy Windows 10.

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