So I signed up for the $15 offer (the PC in my specs is barely a month old and its a completely new CPU + MOBO) clean installed and I am very impressed. Win 8 is definitely faster all round, you can really feel the difference, and the swag of both new features and built in features(anti-malware app, USB 3, storage spaces, rejigged kernel to start with) are well worth the price. I'll be upgrading my gaming PC and HTPC over the month to 8 too.
As for the hate, its all rubbish. Win 8 is dead simple to use, dead simple to install, and dead simple to maintain. Try and learn the Modern UI and you'll be well rewarded. Win + Q all apps, Win + C charms, Win + X power menu, and the start menu is excellent once you properly configure it. Type to search. It took me less than 2hrs to get to grips with the UI. Really, don't miss out.
I only wouldn't upgrade if you are running an old system, anything below the old i5's 750 or i3's 530's isn't worth it (Core 2 and below). If you want all modern benefits you really need modern hardware with a SSD. For example, the basic Ivy Bridge i3 in my specs is faster than any Core 2 or Phenom II except in heavily multithreaded apps.
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As for the hate, its all rubbish. Win 8 is dead simple to use, dead simple to install, and dead simple to maintain. Try and learn the Modern UI and you'll be well rewarded. Win + Q all apps, Win + C charms, Win + X power menu, and the start menu is excellent once you properly configure it. Type to search. It took me less than 2hrs to get to grips with the UI. Really, don't miss out.
I only wouldn't upgrade if you are running an old system, anything below the old i5's 750 or i3's 530's isn't worth it (Core 2 and below). If you want all modern benefits you really need modern hardware with a SSD. For example, the basic Ivy Bridge i3 in my specs is faster than any Core 2 or Phenom II except in heavily multithreaded apps.
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 Pro
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Self built
- CPU
- Intel i3 3220 @ 3.3Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte H77M-D3H
- Memory
- Kingston Value RAM - 8GB DDR3 1333MHz CAS 9
- Graphics Card(s)
- Onboard Intel 2500
- Sound Card
- Onboard VIA 2021
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Benq G2420 24" LCD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 1 x Samsung 256GB 830 SSD
1 x Seagate 7200.12 500GB
1 x Western Digital 3TB EZRX
- PSU
- Corsair CX 430 v2
- Case
- HAF 912 Advanced
- Cooling
- Stock - 1 x 12cm, 2 x 20cm
- Keyboard
- Microsoft Basic Wired 600
- Mouse
- Combo with keyboard