So...I just bought Windows 7, it will arrive here in a couple days....

I am regreting my purchase knowing that I could have used that money to buy more games, or save up for a PS3.

Are their any real benefits to Windows 7 in terms of gaming? My current OS is XP 32 bit.

Should have tried to get a student discount on it. I personally think Windows 7 IS the best windows after a long time, especially on a 64 bit computer. Games run like a charm, never had compatibility issues, even old games like Bullfrog Games (Theme Park, Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper) all run like a charm.

I am regreting my purchase knowing that I could have used that money to buy more games, or save up for a PS3.

Are their any real benefits to Windows 7 in terms of gaming? My current OS is XP 32 bit.

JangoWuzHere

Alot of devs. are moving on with DirectX requirements, Just Cause 2 would be reason enough for me :>

I like win 7 more . Main diference is ofc that i now use 64bit os . I noticed that games run a bit better on win 7 too (even when i play on my "crapy" (thats not insult !!! ) laptop .

I like win 7 more . Main diference is ofc that i now use 64bit os . I noticed that games run a bit better on win 7 too (even when i play on my "crapy" (thats not insult !!! ) laptop .

kazakauskas

Other than the added memory utilization and being able to play the few games that you weren't able to before, there isn't really any advantage as far as gaming goes. The main reason I got it was because of the student sale last year for $39. It wasn't a huge leap over Vista, but then again I probably wasn't ever going to be able to find a deal like that again.

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

I am regreting my purchase knowing that I could have used that money to buy more games, or save up for a PS3.

Are their any real benefits to Windows 7 in terms of gaming? My current OS is XP 32 bit.

ventnor

Alot of devs. are moving on with DirectX requirements, Just Cause 2 would be reason enough for me :>

Should have tried to get a student discount on it. I personally think Windows 7 IS the best windows after a long time, especially on a 64 bit computer. Games run like a charm, never had compatibility issues, even old games like Bullfrog Games (Theme Park, Theme Hospital, Dungeon Keeper) all run like a charm.

Disturbed123

Isn't that only for people in college or something? I'm a Junior in High school, so I don't think I could get such a discount.

I have 2 PC gaming rigs. One is my desktop, with a Q6600 overclocked to 3.0 Ghz, 4 GB DDR 800 Mhz and a GTX 275, powered by a Windows XP SP2 –not even SP3, lol-. The other is my HTPC, which has a i7 920 oced to 4.0 Ghz, 6 GB DDR 1600 Mhz and a HD 5870, powered by Windos 7 Ultimate 64 –legit OS, cost me near 320 € this b!tch-. The first one uses a 20" Viewsonic LCD display, the HTPC uses a 46" 1080p plasma from Panasonic.

My desktop:

My HTPC:

My experience about Windows 7 Isn't so good, as far. Seems that 7 hates my plasma or my plasma hates PCs, due is laggy and un-responsive any time I leave the mouse for a seconds –even if the mouse is a Razer Mamba- whereas in my desktop works fine. The main reason to use W7 is to take advantage from more than 4 GB of RAM, but you will only perceive it in a few games. Sure, games in Direct X 10 or 11 looks better, but to certain cost in performance. Also, no one developer currently cares about Direct X over 9, since Valve, Blizzard, id Software… even Crytek known that most of potential players are using not DX 10/11 capable cards. Also, Direct X 11 doesn't mandatory means best visuals in the market, as latest AvP can show. DX 11 =/= best graphics (you can argue that Metro 2033 beats Crysis in textures and indoor lightning, but so far here ends the advantages). So currently I use my Windows XP powered desktop as my main game machine, even having a more capable hardware running 7 Ultimate.

Maybe in the future I'll change to try Crysis 2 or Bulletstorm under W7, but I doubt that would be any important change. I find XP more efficient for gaming: less demanding OS with cheaper hardware, better drivers and enough visual appeal. IMO currently W7 means nothing to gaming.

I have 2 PC gaming rigs. One is my desktop, with a Q6600 overclocked to 3.0 Ghz, 4 GB DDR 800 Mhz and a GTX 275, powered by a Windows XP SP2 –not even SP3, lol-. The other is my HTPC, which has a i7 920 oced to 4.0 Ghz, 6 GB DDR 1600 Mhz and a HD 5870, powered by Windos 7 Ultimate 64 –legit OS, cost me near 320 € this b!tch-. The first one uses a 20" Viewsonic LCD display, the HTPC uses a 46" 1080p plasma from Panasonic.

My desktop:

My HTPC:

My experience about Windows 7 Isn't so good, as far. Seems that 7 hates my plasma or my plasma hates PCs, due is laggy and un-responsive any time I leave the mouse for a seconds –even if the mouse is a Razer Mamba- whereas in my desktop works fine. The main reason to use W7 is to take advantage from more than 4 GB of RAM, but you will only perceive it in a few games. Sure, games in Direct X 10 or 11 looks better, but to certain cost in performance. Also, no one developer currently cares about Direct X over 9, since Valve, Blizzard, id Software… even Crytek known that most of potential players are using not DX 10/11 capable cards. Also, Direct X 11 doesn't mandatory means best visuals in the market, as latest AvP can show. DX 11 =/= best graphics (you can argue that Metro 2033 beats Crysis in textures and indoor lightning, but so far here ends the advantages). So currently I use my Windows XP powered desktop as my main game machine, even having a more capable hardware running 7 Ultimate.

Maybe in the future I'll change to try Crysis 2 or Bulletstorm under W7, but I doubt that would be any important change. I find XP more efficient for gaming: less demanding OS with cheaper hardware, better drivers and enough visual appeal. IMO currently W7 means nothing to gaming.

Ondoval

[QUOTE="kazakauskas"]

I like win 7 more . Main diference is ofc that i now use 64bit os . I noticed that games run a bit better on win 7 too (even when i play on my "crapy" (thats not insult !!! ) laptop .

Ikavnieks

Hey , i got warned for less :D

[QUOTE="JangoWuzHere"]

I am regreting my purchase knowing that I could have used that money to buy more games, or save up for a PS3.

Are their any real benefits to Windows 7 in terms of gaming? My current OS is XP 32 bit.

ventnor

Alot of devs. are moving on with DirectX requirements, Just Cause 2 would be reason enough for me :>

Yup, and Capcom optimized Devil May Cry 4 for both 64-bit and DX 10.

Windows 7 is amazing... it has never crashed or gave any problems since was released :D

Windows 7 is much more optimized and built around current hardware. After using Windows 7 on my home PC, it's hard to go to work and use Windows XP.

I have found most "newer" games have better performance in 7 64bit, cause they use up all my 8GB of RAM... Did the plasma "lag" thing happen with XP too?FelipeInside

Yes, I had similar problems of laggy controls using a old laptop with Windows XP Home, so I'm prone to think that is my TV which has the troubles and not the hardware prom the rigs or the OS. But is weird due the PS3 works fine.

At the beguining I was thinking that was about the inputs -the PS3 used one of the HDMI ports and the laptop a D-Sub 15- but currently I'm using a HDMI port with the HTPC and the problem persist. I had no problems in the past with a LCD Samsung, the troubles with the plasma are annoying, even more due the quality of the display is excellent.

Only problem I have encountered with using Windows 7 x64 is that certain older games exhibit some instability on it, but otherwise, it's a fine OS.

Get used to old games crashing midway, and game mods not working as properly as they should.

That is all.

windows 7 is great, don't regret it at all. besides having no compatibility issues, it looks nice and stays out of my way (referring to UAC :( )

[QUOTE="Ondoval"]

I have 2 PC gaming rigs. One is my desktop, with a Q6600 overclocked to 3.0 Ghz, 4 GB DDR 800 Mhz and a GTX 275, powered by a Windows XP SP2 –not even SP3, lol-. The other is my HTPC, which has a i7 920 oced to 4.0 Ghz, 6 GB DDR 1600 Mhz and a HD 5870, powered by Windos 7 Ultimate 64 –legit OS, cost me near 320 € this b!tch-. The first one uses a 20" Viewsonic LCD display, the HTPC uses a 46" 1080p plasma from Panasonic.

My desktop:

My HTPC:

My experience about Windows 7 Isn't so good, as far. Seems that 7 hates my plasma or my plasma hates PCs, due is laggy and un-responsive any time I leave the mouse for a seconds –even if the mouse is a Razer Mamba- whereas in my desktop works fine. The main reason to use W7 is to take advantage from more than 4 GB of RAM, but you will only perceive it in a few games. Sure, games in Direct X 10 or 11 looks better, but to certain cost in performance. Also, no one developer currently cares about Direct X over 9, since Valve, Blizzard, id Software… even Crytek known that most of potential players are using not DX 10/11 capable cards. Also, Direct X 11 doesn't mandatory means best visuals in the market, as latest AvP can show. DX 11 =/= best graphics (you can argue that Metro 2033 beats Crysis in textures and indoor lightning, but so far here ends the advantages). So currently I use my Windows XP powered desktop as my main game machine, even having a more capable hardware running 7 Ultimate.

Maybe in the future I'll change to try Crysis 2 or Bulletstorm under W7, but I doubt that would be any important change. I find XP more efficient for gaming: less demanding OS with cheaper hardware, better drivers and enough visual appeal. IMO currently W7 means nothing to gaming.

FelipeInside

[QUOTE="kazakauskas"]

I like win 7 more . Main diference is ofc that i now use 64bit os . I noticed that games run a bit better on win 7 too (even when i play on my "crapy" (thats not insult !!! ) laptop .

Ikavnieks

The mods here just skim the posts, and if they find ANYTHING that seems insulting they will ban you.

Windows 7 destroys XP. I hope you bought the 64-bit version.

I am regreting my purchase knowing that I could have used that money to buy more games, or save up for a PS3.

Are their any real benefits to Windows 7 in terms of gaming? My current OS is XP 32 bit.

JangoWuzHere

I just made the upgrade myself, actually, and I am extremely happy.

it was difficult for me to pull the trigger, though...XP was such an incredible OS, and outside of no Dx10, it worked flawlessly.

The mods here just skim the posts, and if they find ANYTHING that seems insulting they will ban you.

morrowindnic

I just made the upgrade myself, actually, and I am extremely happy.

it was difficult for me to pull the trigger, though...XP was such an incredible OS, and outside of no Dx10, it worked flawlessly.

mrbojangles25

Well, you'll have to upgrade sooner or later. Like some people said, developers are moving away from Dx9 like Just Cause 2. Windows 7 is a great OS, I haven't encountered any real issues but some games do have problems, such as Star Wars KOTOR and MGS2. Those are the only ones I tested which had issues but were easily fixed. If anything, just ask for assistance here if a game does not work! =D spiderman120988

Switched from XP to 7 this year and boy... I didn't regret it at all... not even for a second! A very stable,fast and safe OS overall and recently released games run just great on it. I am yet to replay an older game on it but me thinks there won't be problems with it. :)

XP is still a very good OS and probably the most stable one but if MS keeps supporting Win 7 I am pretty sure it will be -if it's not already- the next "standard" OS that most people will use.

I recently installed it. It's easily the best Windows.

At work I connect to a remote desktop that's using XP. I hate it. The interface improvements of 7 are worth the money alone... And the performance is great.