Window 8.1

chapi89
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11-13-2016, 11:20 AM

Checking the RAM usage in idle between Windows 8.1 and 7 isn't straightforward. With your setup—Intel Pentium G3258, GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2GB GDDR5 VRAM, and 8GB DDR3—Windows 8.1 might actually consume more VRAM than Windows 7 due to its features. Whether it drops to around 1.8GB depends on how you use it. For gaming or heavy tasks, Windows 7 could be more efficient, but modern apps often push higher usage. Let me know if you want a deeper comparison. Peace.

chapi89

11-13-2016, 11:20 AM #1

Irontaildragon
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11-15-2016, 04:20 AM

Windows 8.1 generally requires about 400 Mb of storage, yet it operates with minimal RAM and CPU usage based on your observations.

Irontaildragon

11-15-2016, 04:20 AM #2

Windows 8.1 generally requires about 400 Mb of storage, yet it operates with minimal RAM and CPU usage based on your observations.

Nicktron_
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11-15-2016, 05:53 AM

You're referring to RAM instead of VRAM. It seems RAM usage is lower in 8.1 compared to 7, and it's not as heavy as before. Would upgrading to 10 be a good idea for gaming?

Nicktron_

11-15-2016, 05:53 AM #3

You're referring to RAM instead of VRAM. It seems RAM usage is lower in 8.1 compared to 7, and it's not as heavy as before. Would upgrading to 10 be a good idea for gaming?