Hello!
Finally, I've ordered a proper replacement for the core i7 (LGA1366) computer that UPS dropped. It should be on its way from Germany, but GLS already notified us they had some issues and it has a delay...
Still, I'm waiting for it: Asus Z97-A, Intel Core i7-4790k (I don't intend to overclock, but it was cheaper than many lower models due to a cashback action), 8GB, SSD boot disk, ...
Umf: yes, I will run boinc on it for a while, just to test system stability.
Now, what would you guys do for OS? I would go with Windows, due to softwares I intend to use.
Windows 7
Windows 8.1
I was thinking for now to put either a Windows 7 without activation (it works for 30 days), or to put a Windows 8.1 Enterprise 90 day trial, and hope that Microsoft will release the public beta of Windows 9 soon. There are rumours concerning September 30th as a day with an important announcement by Microsoft... For a few months I could even survive with Linux on it...
Any thoughts?
Jörg
Finally, I've ordered a proper replacement for the core i7 (LGA1366) computer that UPS dropped. It should be on its way from Germany, but GLS already notified us they had some issues and it has a delay...
Still, I'm waiting for it: Asus Z97-A, Intel Core i7-4790k (I don't intend to overclock, but it was cheaper than many lower models due to a cashback action), 8GB, SSD boot disk, ...
Umf: yes, I will run boinc on it for a while, just to test system stability.
Now, what would you guys do for OS? I would go with Windows, due to softwares I intend to use.
Windows 7
- more expensive than 8.1
- probably more expensive upgrade to 9
- known system
- stable
Windows 8.1
- unknown to me, never used it
- will be quickly superceded by Windows 9, which changes the interface again
- cheaper than 7
- most likely easier upgrade to 9
I was thinking for now to put either a Windows 7 without activation (it works for 30 days), or to put a Windows 8.1 Enterprise 90 day trial, and hope that Microsoft will release the public beta of Windows 9 soon. There are rumours concerning September 30th as a day with an important announcement by Microsoft... For a few months I could even survive with Linux on it...
Any thoughts?
Jörg
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