Operating systems supported: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.
Operating systems supported: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.
Select the option that resonates with you the most. It’s important to spend time exploring each choice before deciding.
Check if your Windows 7 version supports the free upgrade to Windows 10 and follow the official guidelines.
I recommend Windows 10 because it offers some of the most affordable benefits and performs slightly better when the Game DVR is off. The main drawback is needing to prepare images before installing seasonal updates. I favor version 8.1 with the Metro interface since it suits my setup of four screens and a touchscreen, though that’s personal.
I’d rate it 8.1 out of three. It performed significantly better on my PC compared to version 7, and it avoids the excessive clutter of version 10. You’d mainly need to adapt to the new Metro interface or switch to ClassicShell to recreate the Windows 7 start menu experience.
December 31st marks the deadline for free upgrades. Windows 7 remains supported until January 14, 2020—still two years. Given the Sandy Bridge CPU mentioned in the specs, it’s likely several years old now. The chances of it being functional in two years are low. It might be safer to stick with Windows 7 and upgrade to a new laptop when needed. If it still runs smoothly in 2020 and the user prefers not to pay for Windows 10 or a replacement, switching to Linux could be a viable alternative. Based on the details, I question whether heavy gaming is a primary use case.
Absolutely, I play games like CSGO and usually see around 60-100 FPS with medium settings.