Will Windows 7 still run on this mobo? I realize it is optimized for Win8 but I don't want it.
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Yes.. 100%. Just run the cd right off the bat. I've never used win 8 on mine.
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This motherboard is *NOT* optimized for windows 8. its simply compatable with it, and certified to work with it. Windows 7 *SCREAMS* on this motherboard. Amd 8350 @ 4.85ghz , 16gb ddr3 2133mhz ram, corsair h100I cooler, Corsair 600D case
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Yes, indeed it will, and quite well. I WAS running an ASUS M4A87TD MoBo with a 955 quad sempron. I still prefer Win 7 to 8 so i kept my operating system. I now am running the Sabertooth with an AMD 8350 and I love it. Fast....if you are thinking of upgrading your MoBo, get this one, without a doubt!!!
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Yes it will run using Windows 7, but I'm using Windows 8.1 and it runs great!! Would recommend Win 8.1.
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Hi T.Lee, I have not had any trouble running this on Windows 7. The OS will work fine.
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Nope, no problems--running Win 7 ultimate and also Win 7 pro and all runs smoothly as advertised. Try clean install. Good luck
1990204
The specs say it is, but I'm using Win7 professional. I would recommend getting a USB 3 adapter if your mobo isn't up to date. The transfer speeds are MUCH faster.
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Works just fine with 7, can't see any reason why this motherboard wouldn't be compatible with windows 8. Just make sure that if you get a higher end GPU with a large cooler or add on your own aftermarket cooler, you end up losing the pcie2 slot.
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Yes and Yes.Just plug everything into your mobo. If you have multiple storage drives, it is often easier to install the OS with only the Ram, video card (if using one), CPU, and the system hard drive connected. Then, after windows is installed, connect the extra storage drives and format them accordingly.
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which os do you hav in it? i am running wins 8 and it loves it thats what it really needed. i am a computer builder and repairer.
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The entire motherboard is geared towards working with Windows 8. I am using Windows 7 and I am missing on some features due to this. I would recommend you use Live Update to download all the necessary software from Gigabyte site; it will save you a lot of headaches
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Unless its been removed. HP shipped with Win 8. What I'm wondering is if Win 7 would hobble the performance of the machine? [Yeah, I would downgrade]
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Nevermind - I've since put Windows 7 Home Premium on this computer and it runs like a champ. No slow-downs, slightly better battery life and quick boot up/shut-down times. I'm happy!
2015708
giving that it's coming with win8, you better use it. 32bit can't use more than 4gig of ram, and is not in use these days so there is really no point for using it..im using the default and very happy with it
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Should be. Any machine running Windows 8 should be capable of running Windows 7. However, I've adapted to Windows 8, and I'm not having any difficulties with it. Just downloaded and installed Windows 8.1, and it is working fine.
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As of yet I can not speak from experience as it's a long term build and the board has not been installed, but according to the Gogabyte website, it supports Windows 8.1/8/7...,Also seeing that all the latest Win 8.1 drivers comes in 64bit for the AMD platform, I strongly believe that it will run flawlessly with Windows 8.1 64bit. My first boot will be in 2-3 months from now and I will update my answer then for Windows 8 and Linux Fedora 20.
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FWIW: Have mine running on Windows 7 64 bit without problems so I'm pretty sure it works under Win 8 as well, your mileage may vary though ;-)
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I've read on Newegg.com that the AMD chip UEFI (new BIOS) makes it impossible to run Win7 on this box. I want this in a Win 7 flavor, but I'm not sure after reading that that it will run on even an Intel Chip.
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The memory is not upgradable as it is soldered to the motherboard. Personally I have run some games on high resolution settings and the gameplay has been excellent. Additionally, Windows 8 has been architected to be more efficient with the memory it uses so the higher memory requirements should not be an issue unless you plan on running Hyper-V or doing memory intensive type of computing.
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There shouldn't be any issues if you want to roll it back to Win 7, but this particular computer comes with Win 8 pre-installed.