Play games on Windows 8 or Windows 7
Play games on Windows 8 or Windows 7
Planning to assemble a gaming PC soon—uncertain whether to choose Windows 8 or Windows 7.
I've just switched to Windows 8.1 and it's excellent for gaming.
Windows 8/8.1 offers improved performance due to better optimization
If you're just playing games, an 8.1 version will boost performance, especially on higher resolutions. It's fine to stick with 8.1 for gaming; choose 7 if you use a desktop regularly and prefer a more balanced setup between desktop, mobile, Metro, and Modern. Opt for 8.1 if you have a touch screen or the Mobile/Metro/Modern interface isn't to your liking. You can find 8.1 keys easily on G2A for a fraction of the cost of 7. Pick 7 if you enjoy the community vibe and are comfortable with 8.1, or go with 7 if others might use your PC occasionally and struggle with the higher settings.
Have you tried 8.1? I didn’t mean to come across as someone speaking from the outside. It seems 8.1 feels better than 7 in most cases. Particularly on the desktop, with a few adjustments you can make the start menu quite useful.