My problem with windows is the kernel hasn't been changed since the beginning, the OS takes up 2 gigs just to run, and all that trial bullstuff will slow it down even more. And even then, the viruses and other stuff...
I will consider all options though.
I use Windows 7 x64 with 6GB of RAM, three 2GB 1600 MHz in triple channel. In English, it's fast. Windows maybe uses up hardly 20% of the RAM, roughly 1.2GB. It will use more the more RAM you have. If you have 8GB, it would probably use roughly 1.5GB. Likewise when I had 4GB, it used maybe 1GB itself. Windows uses RAM, its well known but it won't bring you to a crawl when gaming. I've played games like Minecraft that practically whore up RAM and my system will continue flowing nicely.
Trial software is only included on pre-built included versions of Windows. If you buy a copy of Windows from NewEgg, it'll be straight from Microsoft. No trials, no bullstuff. This is called "Original Equipment Manufacturer", and it means that it is untouched from Microsoft to you, unlike other companies that modify the copies they sell to include their brand name, links to support lines and stupid trial bullstuff that will slow it down.
Viruses can only happen if you're absolutely stupid. Considering you navigate the internet quite often, I don't think this is exactly a huge problem.
That being said, would you still like to stick with Windows 7?
Also, do you want a new;
- Monitor
- Speakers/Headset
- Keyboard/Mouse
- Any other parts you may want to carry over?
