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What OS is best for a new Build?

What OS is best for a new Build?

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iDoNotEvenLift
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08-15-2016, 06:46 AM
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My previous setup ran on Windows 7 Pro and is quite outdated now. I'm curious about the current best options. Is Windows 10 the standard choice these days? Also, do I really need Pro mode to run smoothly with 32GB RAM? I remember needing Pro for more than 16GB when using 7, and now I'm wondering if 32GB is enough on 64-bit systems.
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iDoNotEvenLift
08-15-2016, 06:46 AM #1

My previous setup ran on Windows 7 Pro and is quite outdated now. I'm curious about the current best options. Is Windows 10 the standard choice these days? Also, do I really need Pro mode to run smoothly with 32GB RAM? I remember needing Pro for more than 16GB when using 7, and now I'm wondering if 32GB is enough on 64-bit systems.

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SoloDroid
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08-15-2016, 08:03 AM
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Yes
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SoloDroid
08-15-2016, 08:03 AM #2

Yes

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Inf3rno
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08-15-2016, 08:37 AM
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Unfortunately, 10 is becoming too popular for Windows these days.
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Inf3rno
08-15-2016, 08:37 AM #3

Unfortunately, 10 is becoming too popular for Windows these days.

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08-16-2016, 08:53 AM
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Unfortunately, they turn out to be quite decent!
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kreptedcannon
08-16-2016, 08:53 AM #4

Unfortunately, they turn out to be quite decent!

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alejandrobo1
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08-16-2016, 02:03 PM
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the only choice left is windows 10 64bit. avoid the 32bit version. this system uses about 3GB of RAM. windows 7 will likely stop supporting itself in a few months. it’s an outdated operating system—don’t use it anymore unless you still have a retail copy of windows 7 Pro. you can install windows 10 Pro and activate it with that license. microsoft permits this.
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08-16-2016, 02:03 PM #5

the only choice left is windows 10 64bit. avoid the 32bit version. this system uses about 3GB of RAM. windows 7 will likely stop supporting itself in a few months. it’s an outdated operating system—don’t use it anymore unless you still have a retail copy of windows 7 Pro. you can install windows 10 Pro and activate it with that license. microsoft permits this.

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TheUltraBulba
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08-16-2016, 08:53 PM
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Choose Windows 10 for your preference. Opt for popOS if you like Linux. Avoid PCs if you favor Mac.
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TheUltraBulba
08-16-2016, 08:53 PM #6

Choose Windows 10 for your preference. Opt for popOS if you like Linux. Avoid PCs if you favor Mac.

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08-17-2016, 09:35 PM
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Many programs and games today rely on x64 architecture
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moleman1203
08-17-2016, 09:35 PM #7

Many programs and games today rely on x64 architecture

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08-19-2016, 04:27 AM
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08-26-2016, 08:47 AM
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I also have a retail copy of Windows 7 Pro. Installing Windows 10 Pro should be compatible with the key.
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MetMorfin_YT
08-26-2016, 08:47 AM #9

I also have a retail copy of Windows 7 Pro. Installing Windows 10 Pro should be compatible with the key.

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blueice30
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08-26-2016, 03:41 PM
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Discussing older 16-bit programs that don't work in a virtual machine. Windows 10 64-bit addressed this issue.
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blueice30
08-26-2016, 03:41 PM #10

Discussing older 16-bit programs that don't work in a virtual machine. Windows 10 64-bit addressed this issue.

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