Windows 8 Should I upgrade?

[DatGuyAsh]

Hello all, I recently installed Windows 8.1 today but I am thinking should I upgrade to Windows 10 or stay on 8.1?
This is my gaming PC, I will only be playing RuneScape.

This might be in the wrong board section just didn't know were else to post it.
Thank you.

 

[Neemobeer]

I would for the enhanced security, leaner code base, and longer support. I would verify that your device has Windows 10 drivers before you upgrade.

 

[pnamajck]

datguyash … all depends on what you expect and what you can live without. neemobeer offers valuable insight and experience as to what win-10 offers … there's disadvantages as well.

• incompatible hardware
• outdated equipment
• forced updates
• reduced security (my opinion)

according to your post, the premise is that you will be using the computer for only one computer game … that nobody else will ever have access to it … that you will not give it to your son/spouse when the time comes for you to get a new computer. i'm also assuming runescape is online tactical multi-player computer game.

however, you never stated how old your computer is … which os it came with originally … and whether you have upgraded the computer since purchase. in lieu of this, i'd suggest you stick with what you have. unless microsoft changes their initiative … win-8.1 is eligible for support until jan '23 … win-10 extends for additional 2½ years.

now then, datguyash … if you decide to continue with your current model … make sure your sentry arsenal is beefed up. you need ransom-ware detector … root-kit and boot-kit detectors … malware purger … and anti-virus. every time the computer is booted up … immediately update reference files in all sentries … then run complete scans.

i am not saying java, flash and other plug-ins are safe … however, if you choose to not disable them … at least make sure you update them religiously. same goes for the browser and microsoft security updates. along the line of neemobeer suggestion … wouldn't hurt to keep the drivers updated as well. though, you might wish to create system-restore points before updating the drivers.

last thought from me … since you will only play runescape online … your browser does not need any add-ons … uninstall them. if you anticipate going online … get yourself ad-blocker, white-lister and "no-script". keep your ship tight 'n clean.

drop by once in a while, sport … we've got a few talented game-mongrels in this forum.

 

[ussnorway]

You have been given the for and against argument so the only thing now is for you to provide system information before we can go into it more