Windows 8 for gaming?

[Vakas]

I am currently on Windows 7 Ultimate and was wondering if Windows 8.1 when out will run better and will be better for games or is it really as bad as some people make windows 8 out to be?

 

[jh30uk]

Two similar thread recently on same topic, Win 8+ is faster than Win7 for games but not all benches.

Example: Heaven is better on Win7.

You will never get DX11.2 on Win 7 so no DX12 either.

From the other thread:

EDIT : Microsoft confirms DirectX 11.2 is a Windows 8.1, Xbox One exclusive.


http://www.bit-tech.net/news/gaming/.../directx-11-2/

 

[Cromulent]

I've had no problems with Windows 8.1 in terms of gaming performance. The only game that gives some small problems is Company of Heroes 2 which shows a compatibility error when the game starts up. Although if you just click continue then the game seems to work OK.

It might just be an issues with a crossfire set up on Windows 8.1 though. Not sure I haven't heard much about it from other people.

 

[Vakas]

So do you think it's worth getting the Windows 8.1 update then

 

[jh30uk]

Yes get the latest.