should i keep windows 10 or jump to WIN 11?
should i keep windows 10 or jump to WIN 11?
i've been running windows 10 since 2021 after setting up my first amd ryzen gaming rig. my aunt uses windows 11 on her laptop, so i decided to try it out. honestly, the interface isn't my favorite—i really like the feel of windows 10, like the task bar and start menu. i know updates are coming but support is ending soon. my system still runs games smoothly, so should i upgrade to windows 11? and why do i have the specs listed below? cpu: 7800x3d, cooler: cooler master ml360r (360mm aio), gpu: 6700xt sapphire, ram: 2x32gig ddr5, motherboard: asrock taichi lite b650e, psu: seasonic gold rated 1000w bought in 2021. i assume my case isn't an atx 3.0 rated one.
It is advised to move to Windows 11 or another operating system since Windows 10 will no longer receive support within about six months.
I’m planning to make a change at year’s end if I’m concerned about security patches. In my opinion, Windows 11 works well with most of the software you’re familiar with, making it the easiest fit among the choices. I’ll pick up my Windows 11 test machine again and do some adjustments, since I need to prepare for a potential PC upgrade soon.
Since you'll eventually have to adapt, Win 11 isn't entirely bad—it can be quite solid if you overlook some of the bothersome UI updates. The right-click context menu is likely the least appealing part, but it can be restored quickly with a simple command prompt command. It's worth noting that most users who dislike Win 11 aren't aware of the reasons behind their dislike, and they often dismiss other aspects. This same crowd also promotes Linux as superior simply because it's open source, without offering much else.
Stop the cap, everything is a mess: UI design and usability telemetry system consuming resources. Bloatware becomes harder to manage, ownership of files feels complicated. Sure, you can tweak things occasionally, but after a few updates it breaks down, and you end up chasing changes or outdated software. I’m one of the few who regularly run a Windows 7 PC. From 6700K+3090Ti Win7 to 12900K+4080 Win10, the latter feels sluggish compared to what it should be. Despite its supposed power, I’d stick with Windows 7 forever if possible, especially with DX12 and HDR support. Sadly, things keep deteriorating—even Mac users are now saying they prefer newer OSes, which shouldn’t happen in the Win7 era.
I set up Win 11 24H2 on my new workstation six weeks ago. It feels significantly faster compared to earlier versions. Of course, some improvements could stem from the older workstation having outdated components I hadn’t replaced. It had numerous Win10 updates and I performed an in-place upgrade to Win 11 after installing an NVMe drive. I retained the Win10 SSD until I was confident with Win 11, since I could revert anytime. While not necessary, I now clone the OS drive each month following Windows updates as a precaution.