So long Windows Vista. Microsoft today released its latest greatest operating system Windows 7, meaning the PC users have finally been given the OS that Vista should have been, but sadly never was. Windows 7 boasts quite a few performance, interface and feature improvements over Vista, and best of all, it doesn’t require any addition hardware upgrades for computers that currently run Vista without issue.
Still, if you want to make sure your computer has what it takes to run Windows 7, you can download an upgrade advisor tool from Microsoft that will tell you how your machine stacks up with the OS’s requirements.
Unfortunately, Windows 7 isn’t expected to drastically improve gaming at all, even though it does include support for Direct X 11 API, but so will Vista once Service Pack 3 is released. Plus, it’s going to be a while before developers start incorporating DirectX 11 into their titles on a regular basis. Still, having a more stable and snappier OS is never a bad thing, and that in itself should make for a more enjoyable experience overall, which is appreciated.
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Still, if you want to make sure your computer has what it takes to run Windows 7, you can download an upgrade advisor tool from Microsoft that will tell you how your machine stacks up with the OS’s requirements.
Unfortunately, Windows 7 isn’t expected to drastically improve gaming at all, even though it does include support for Direct X 11 API, but so will Vista once Service Pack 3 is released. Plus, it’s going to be a while before developers start incorporating DirectX 11 into their titles on a regular basis. Still, having a more stable and snappier OS is never a bad thing, and that in itself should make for a more enjoyable experience overall, which is appreciated.
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