i am planning on just installing windows 8.1 pro on it. is it sufficient. are there any other recommendations?
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It'll run 8.1 just fine. My only recommendation is to wait for windows 10... :)
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I'm using windows 8.1 pro and the game performed very well no problems. I hope you enjoy the game as much as I did!!Hope this helps.
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I had bought with Pro but I do not know about the newer models. Also I believe Windows 8.1 is now the Windows version and the drivers also
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I dual boot win 7 and 8.1 and haven't experienced any issues. I find 8.1 to boot up fastest and overall better performance. Win 7 works great though!
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I use a PC with Windows 8.1 via USB. I have a Mac Pro, but abandoned it. I am a Windows guy. Please let me know what you find out. I may resurrect my Mac Pro at some point.
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The new machine came with Windows 8.1 installed, but it was not Windows 8.1 Pro. All I did was buy the Pro upgrade and install it. The upgrade is not a CD. All you get is serial number that you enter during the upgrade process. So you have a choice, buy the serial number on line and get it immediately or buy the serial number that comes in the box and upgrade after receiving the box.
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Indeed, Windows 8 isn't 100% stable yet. I think that Ubuntu or W7 are good choices.
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I am on windows 8.1 pro and have no issues with it so far and yes it is compatible
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Mine came with Win 7 professional installed and with four Win 8 disks included in the package. Win 8.1 will be fine for you, but I'm not sure about the Win 7 license that comes preinstalled.
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No, this model comes with Windows 8.1, 64-bit. You can upgrade rather easily using the link in the System control panel. However, it may be less expensive for you to just buy a PC with 8.1 Pro pre-installed. Good luck!
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and just installed it. Works great and easy to install.
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Windows 7 Pro came pre-installed with upgrade disks for windows 8. The original 'load' was very basic with not many add-ons(nice).
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I installed one on my Windows 7 Pro system (upgraded from XP). It works just fine.
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I have never had an issue with win8.1 and I have been using it for several month now. It has worked great and the speeds are really fast. I recommend it highly.
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It comes with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed, but you can upgrade it to Windows 8 Pro via its disc.
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The old version is windows 8 or 8 with media pro both have available free downloads to upgrade to the new 8.1 or you will have to buy the windows 8.1 Full Install I beleive that it runs about 120 dollars at most retail stores ...Just as a side note you need to make sure that you have windows 7 or later before you purchase you cannot do the install from the other operating systems .Also a word to the wise although your system might meet all the requirements Microsoft didnt bother to tell everybody that their new windows isent compatible with some processor chips (example the dell dimmensions 8300 pentium 4) processor chip wont allow you to to switch to nk which it needs to run the system some processors wont work with this system make sure to check all your specs befor purchase
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Hi sorry for the delay in responding to the question, but Yes Windows 8 will work perfectly fine with this MB and what ever processor you chose to use. I would suggest at least getting Windows 8 pro 64 bit, if not Pro edition, the home edition is fine. But make sure you get the 64bit edition or you will not get benefit of the Ram needed, which should be at least 8 gigs. I am currently running 16 Gigs, which is more than enough, but 8 gigs is the perfect amount. There is no need for 32 gigs that is going overboard on ram or anything really over 16 for that matter. Just depends on what games or plans you have to use this new machine. Hope that answers your question. Hi sorry for the delay in responding to the question, but Yes Windows 8 will work perfectly fine with this MB and what ever processor you chose to use. I would suggest at least getting Windows 8 pro 64 bit, if not Pro edition, the home edition is fine. But make sure you get the 64bit edition or you will not get benefit of the Ram needed, which should be at least 8 gigs. I am currently running 16 Gigs, which is more than enough, but 8 gigs is the perfect amount. There is no need for 32 gigs that is going overboard on ram or anything really over 16 for that matter. Just depends on what games... » Read More Hi sorry for the delay in responding to the question, but Yes Windows 8 will work perfectly fine with this MB and what ever processor you chose to use. I would suggest at least getting Windows 8 pro 64 bit, if not Pro edition, the home edition is fine. But make sure you get the 64bit edition or you will not get benefit of the Ram needed, which should be at least 8 gigs. I am currently running 16 Gigs, which is more than enough, but 8 gigs is the perfect amount. There is no need for 32 gigs that is going overboard on ram or anything really over 16 for that matter. Just depends on what games or plans you have to use this new machine. Hope that answers your question. « Show Less