Choose your operating system: Windows 7 or Windows 8.
Choose your operating system: Windows 7 or Windows 8.
You're considering a ~$1800 gaming PC in Finland. Windows 7 is your preferred choice, but you're concerned about future support for peripherals like keyboards, mice, and games. Windows 8 and 8.1 are newer versions, and while they offer some improvements, older hardware may not run smoothly or receive updates. It might be safer to opt for Windows 10 if you want broader compatibility with modern components and better security features.
Windows 7 support will continue for many years. It remains the most widely used operating system. I favor Windows 8 because it performs better and offers more capabilities. You can switch to Start 8 or Start Back using various methods to make it feel like Windows 7 without sacrificing any benefits from Windows 8.
In any case, I currently use Windows 7, and I could obtain Win7 Home Premium 64 bit for free, though I’d have to pirate or purchase it for eight units.
What I've observed so far seems promising. It's possible everything is just fabricated, but it appears they might blend some Metro elements with a Windows 7 interface, which seems appealing. As long as I maintain control over the Metro presence, I'm quite satisfied.