Compare Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 to see their differences in features, performance, and compatibility.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Compare Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 to see their differences in features, performance, and compatibility.

Dragonwhites06
Member

01-30-2016, 05:32 PM

Hello everyone, I'm trying to upgrade my old setup to Windows 8.1 from Windows 7. My system is quite outdated (Core2Duo, 9800GT, 4GB DDR2) and I've heard mixed opinions online. Some say it uses less resources, while others disagree. Which is accurate? Also, I noticed there are no drivers available for my motherboard, especially for On-Board LAN. What does that really mean? Can I still get an internet connection on Windows 8.1 with a wired connection (RJ45)? I followed the upgrade guide and the only warning was about Secure Boot not being compatible with my PC's firmware. That’s fine for me.

Dragonwhites06

01-30-2016, 05:32 PM #1

MegaBUFFALO
Member

161

02-01-2016, 08:53 AM

Keep using Windows 7, but plan to switch to Windows 10 at a later date. Avoid spending money on Windows 8, which costs around $80.

MegaBUFFALO

02-01-2016, 08:53 AM #2

Keep using Windows 7, but plan to switch to Windows 10 at a later date. Avoid spending money on Windows 8, which costs around $80.

Senshi_
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197

02-03-2016, 03:16 AM

If the built-in display isn't functioning, it's not too big of an issue since you can easily get a gigabit LAN card for about $9 (PCI) or $12 (PCIe), so it doesn't matter much.

Senshi_

02-03-2016, 03:16 AM #3

If the built-in display isn't functioning, it's not too big of an issue since you can easily get a gigabit LAN card for about $9 (PCI) or $12 (PCIe), so it doesn't matter much.

Milad_PvP
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116

02-03-2016, 04:36 AM

Patience is key, just wait a month and you'll see it.

Milad_PvP

02-03-2016, 04:36 AM #4

Patience is key, just wait a month and you'll see it.