ZeroDamage October 26, 2012 Share ZeroDamage Member October 26, 2012 So is anyone using or getting Windows 8? I can grab a copy through work to test and may give it a try on my home pc. I am curious about gaming performance, etc. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma October 26, 2012 Share Kuma Member October 26, 2012 I admit, I didn't try it but as I read on other forums, pretty big majority had problems with it with games / steam games. It might take some time to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxdragoon October 26, 2012 Share onyxdragoon Member October 26, 2012 It doesn't offer a new DirectX version so I would assume Windows 7 would be enough just for gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amertrash October 26, 2012 Share amertrash Member October 26, 2012 I've had a pre-release copy on our ESX box at work for the last 6 months that we've all dinked around with, haven't tried any sort of gaming on it obviously tho. It does have a new version of DirectX(11.1) along with a new version of WDDM(1.2) but I don't believe any games are out to utilize that yet. Can't imagine you'd have trouble with games as Windows 8 internally isn't that much different than Windows 7, maybe some older stuff or games that relied on Live. I'd imagine you'd see the same performance in games, or a bit lower performance due to the bloat known as Metro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinkadeus October 26, 2012 Share Cinkadeus Member October 26, 2012 Performance is same as 7 so far. Maybe a little better, but not really noticable. The real change is the UI and its total crap. You cannot even close apps, you have to open another app, go back to the start screen, or hit alt+F4. They made a tablet OS for a PC and that really doesn't work without a touch device. I have it here on my Test PC and I'm not feelin the GUI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless October 27, 2012 Share Clueless GC Alumni October 27, 2012 Everything that i've read suggests that you needn't bother upgrading if you are running Windows 7...unless of course you just have to have the shiny new Metro UI, which i'm up in the air about. I am getting a copy for my laptop tho since it's still running Vista...so I guess i'll soon find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling October 27, 2012 Share samurai nightling Member October 27, 2012 I'm thinking of getting the Windows 8 pro surface tablet when it comes out. I think Win 8 will really shine on that thing, but as far as a desktop OS it looks really crappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloosh October 27, 2012 Share Baloosh Member October 27, 2012 (edited) ... You cannot even close apps, you have to open another app, go back to the start screen, or hit alt+F4. They made a tablet OS for a PC and that really doesn't work without a touch device. I have it here on my Test PC and I'm not feelin the GUI. Swipe from the top of the screen all the way to the bottom, with either your finger or the mouse, to close a running app in the (previously known as Metro) GUI. If you're using the mouse, left click-hold when you swipe. Edited October 27, 2012 by Baloosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amertrash October 27, 2012 Share amertrash Member October 27, 2012 samurai, it does sound sweet as of yet but that thing is gonna be $1,000+ from the talk so far, quite the chunk of change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lousiest October 27, 2012 Share lousiest Member October 27, 2012 with the new iPad at $499, msft needs to lower the surface's price to remain competitive (or relevant) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amertrash October 27, 2012 Share amertrash Member October 27, 2012 lou, the RT version is supposed to start at $499. It runs Windows 8 RT with an ARM CPU - it won't run x86/x64 software and only applications out of the Microsoft store will be allowed. The Surface Pro is gonna be something like $1,200 and won't launch for another 3 months and it's just a straight up PC in the same format, running Windows 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lousiest October 27, 2012 Share lousiest Member October 27, 2012 if the lowest end surface is priced at apple's newest ipad, i dont' see a reason for anyone to go for any of the higher end surface models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyxdragoon October 28, 2012 Share onyxdragoon Member October 28, 2012 I wasn't aware of DX11.1 Wouldn't a service pack update allow Windows 7 to get it though like how Vista got 10.1 or is that not possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDooPC October 28, 2012 Share VooDooPC Member October 28, 2012 if the lowest end surface is priced at apple's newest ipad, i dont' see a reason for anyone to go for any of the higher end surface models New $499 iPad is 16gb. $499 Microsoft Surface is 32gb (includes cover). A 32gb iPad is $599. So it is theoretically cheaper than an iPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lousiest October 28, 2012 Share lousiest Member October 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amertrash October 28, 2012 Share amertrash Member October 28, 2012 if the lowest end surface is priced at apple's newest ipad, i dont' see a reason for anyone to go for any of the higher end surface models Because the Surface Pro is a just a PC - it can run the same software as your desktop PC, the non-Pro Surface can't. I wasn't aware of DX11.1 Wouldn't a service pack update allow Windows 7 to get it though like how Vista got 10.1 or is that not possible? Maybe, but from what I gathered the new features use the new WDDM 1.2, so maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling November 1, 2012 Share samurai nightling Member November 1, 2012 Well if it really is that expensive I won't be buying it. Is rather get a gaming laptop from newegg for under $400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDooPC November 1, 2012 Share VooDooPC Member November 1, 2012 Well if it really is that expensive I won't be buying it. Is rather get a gaming laptop from newegg for under $400 But it's a touch screeeeen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boiler November 2, 2012 Share boiler Member November 2, 2012 Dropping in to say I really doubt the Surface Pro will be as expensive as some are thinking at the moment. I wouldn't be surprised by $899-$999. Yeah, it's not a lot less but it is less. I'm planning on getting one - it can replace 95% of the functionality of my laptop while being a fraction of the size. The 5% is the occasional light gaming - I'm not sure that Surface will be able to match this for gaming, even though it isn't a beast by any stretch (Core i7, GTS 425M). Also, for those that are throwing the iPad thing around: Surface Pro is NOT a competitor to iPad, and I will also say Surface RT offers more capability for productivity than iPad at a similar cost. I DO wish that the $499 Surface RT came with the touch cover keyboard, seeing as how they are marketing it as a package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless November 10, 2012 Share Clueless GC Alumni November 10, 2012 I just finally installed my new SSD and Windows 8 on my laptop last night. It's definitely different, not necessarily a bad thing, but there is some learning to do. Even though you can always go to your desktop for a more familiar look, the interaction with apps and stuff is still quite a bit different. I haven't made up my mind yet as to whether or not I am a fan of having a smartphone-like app environment on my PC, but so far it's a bit better than I expected. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX November 12, 2012 Share NOFX Member November 12, 2012 I heard once you go metro.. you never go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasx November 14, 2012 Share crasx GC Alumni November 14, 2012 anyone try gaming?? I'm hesitant to throw it on my desktop but I get a free copy from school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs November 14, 2012 Share Biggs GC Alumni November 14, 2012 You could install it on a separate HDD/SSD and boot from that to test it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amertrash November 14, 2012 Share amertrash Member November 14, 2012 Windows 8 vs 7 Gaming review Only four games, still better than nothing. Those on AMD Bulldozer/Piledriver CPUs should certainly upgrade but that isn't much of a surprise since the Windows 8 scheduler is aware of their organization and cache hierarchy. Frames are about the same, but Windows 8 certainly seems to have less stuttering issues dependent on whether it's nVidia or AMD video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggs November 15, 2012 Share Biggs GC Alumni November 15, 2012 ...Windows 8 scheduler is aware... AHHH!! SKYNET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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