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Inquiries regarding upgrading to Windows 10?

Inquiries regarding upgrading to Windows 10?

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whyyou1234
Junior Member
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06-15-2021, 09:47 AM
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Are you required to secure anything? Is the value for gaming worth it with many titles already optimized for Windows 10? Is it still in development? Could it lead to instability in specific hardware parts? Your system details: Intel Pentium G3220, AMD Radeon R7 250X, 1GB DDR5, Crucial 1x4 GB DDR3, 1600MHz, Gigabyte G-H81M-H.
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whyyou1234
06-15-2021, 09:47 AM #1

Are you required to secure anything? Is the value for gaming worth it with many titles already optimized for Windows 10? Is it still in development? Could it lead to instability in specific hardware parts? Your system details: Intel Pentium G3220, AMD Radeon R7 250X, 1GB DDR5, Crucial 1x4 GB DDR3, 1600MHz, Gigabyte G-H81M-H.

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asianotaku
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06-20-2021, 03:14 PM
#2
It isn't at the beta phase.
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asianotaku
06-20-2021, 03:14 PM #2

It isn't at the beta phase.

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chapi89
Member
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06-21-2021, 05:10 AM
#3
Its not beta, its 100% "released". May find a few bugs here and there, but they will get worked out. Basically, there is no reason not to upgrade, and many reason to upgrade... Games will not be affected until DX12 is out, then they will just do better (by "out" I mean once games are actually written in DX12)
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chapi89
06-21-2021, 05:10 AM #3

Its not beta, its 100% "released". May find a few bugs here and there, but they will get worked out. Basically, there is no reason not to upgrade, and many reason to upgrade... Games will not be affected until DX12 is out, then they will just do better (by "out" I mean once games are actually written in DX12)

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JASONJMB
Junior Member
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06-26-2021, 10:32 AM
#4
I suggest it myself, though mine worked without backup.
2. It will remain in a semi-beta phase because it's the final Windows release, and some fixes are still pending, though overall it stays stable.
3. Older parts could cause issues, but your PC should handle it fine.
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JASONJMB
06-26-2021, 10:32 AM #4

I suggest it myself, though mine worked without backup.
2. It will remain in a semi-beta phase because it's the final Windows release, and some fixes are still pending, though overall it stays stable.
3. Older parts could cause issues, but your PC should handle it fine.

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sunemoonsong
Senior Member
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07-15-2021, 05:34 PM
#5
This update is best suited for DX12 only.
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sunemoonsong
07-15-2021, 05:34 PM #5

This update is best suited for DX12 only.

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griffin6house
Junior Member
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07-17-2021, 06:51 AM
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We're constantly operating in a beta phase, acting as their final testers. They can modify and delete features at will, which may lead to instability.
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griffin6house
07-17-2021, 06:51 AM #6

We're constantly operating in a beta phase, acting as their final testers. They can modify and delete features at will, which may lead to instability.

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JordyMc1
Junior Member
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07-17-2021, 08:00 AM
#7
Keep in mind to refresh your graphics card driver. I had to skip this step because I used a monitor running below native resolution while the GeForce update was loading.
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JordyMc1
07-17-2021, 08:00 AM #7

Keep in mind to refresh your graphics card driver. I had to skip this step because I used a monitor running below native resolution while the GeForce update was loading.

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Baboris
Member
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07-18-2021, 12:56 PM
#8
You can choose between keeping your files with your apps or performing a fresh install, leaving everything except drivers in C:/Windows.old. The system includes DirectX 12, which isn't yet supported, so... No. It's the complete retail edition. Based on your hardware, I don’t think it’s necessary.
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Baboris
07-18-2021, 12:56 PM #8

You can choose between keeping your files with your apps or performing a fresh install, leaving everything except drivers in C:/Windows.old. The system includes DirectX 12, which isn't yet supported, so... No. It's the complete retail edition. Based on your hardware, I don’t think it’s necessary.

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KiiritoBR
Member
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07-18-2021, 07:14 PM
#9
I resolved the issue by addressing the two 980s and ensuring stability.
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KiiritoBR
07-18-2021, 07:14 PM #9

I resolved the issue by addressing the two 980s and ensuring stability.

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Skywax
Junior Member
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07-18-2021, 07:41 PM
#10
I also experienced that unusual single monitor setup at an odd resolution until the NVIDIA graphics driver was updated for Windows 10. I saved all my data from the primary drive before updating just to avoid any external interference during the upgrade. The process completed smoothly and I didn’t lose any files.
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Skywax
07-18-2021, 07:41 PM #10

I also experienced that unusual single monitor setup at an odd resolution until the NVIDIA graphics driver was updated for Windows 10. I saved all my data from the primary drive before updating just to avoid any external interference during the upgrade. The process completed smoothly and I didn’t lose any files.

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