Difference version in Window 8.1

[spiderkzn]

**Please excuse me the English grammar.

Hi all

I'm planning to buy gaming rig PC from http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-s...70x-quad-core-custom-built-gaming-pc-324.aspx

For Operating System I've decide to choose Windows 8.1.

I see there is two difference 8.1.

• Window 8.1 Single Language English 64bit [ + R1,149.00 ]
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional 64bit [ + R1,999.00 ]

I'm not sure the difference between above or what feature it have. I only want the system work well with all games/software/network etc.

Dont want waste R900 extra on 8.1 Professional if both are too similar.

Please share your experience and opinion what I should go for?

 

[Fulcrum29]

**Please excuse me the English grammar.

Hi all

I'm planning to buy gaming rig PC from http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-s...70x-quad-core-custom-built-gaming-pc-324.aspx

For Operating System I've decide to choose Windows 8.1.

I see there is two difference 8.1.

• Window 8.1 Single Language English 64bit [ + R1,149.00 ]
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional 64bit [ + R1,999.00 ]

I'm not sure the difference between above or what feature it have. I only want the system work well with all games/software/network etc.

Dont want waste R900 extra on 8.1 Professional if both are too similar.

Please share your experience and opinion what I should go for?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-za/windows/compare

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/wind...technologies/windows-8-1/compare/default.aspx

Win 8.1 (standard) vs Win 8.1 Pro

Go to the two links and meet up the requirements. Win 8 (standard) is pretty much "home" streamlined.

 

[aybbleek]

**Please excuse me the English grammar.

Hi all

I'm planning to buy gaming rig PC from http://www.evetech.co.za/Computer-s...70x-quad-core-custom-built-gaming-pc-324.aspx

For Operating System I've decide to choose Windows 8.1.

I see there is two difference 8.1.

• Window 8.1 Single Language English 64bit [ + R1,149.00 ]
• Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional 64bit [ + R1,999.00 ]

I'm not sure the difference between above or what feature it have. I only want the system work well with all games/software/network etc.

Dont want waste R900 extra on 8.1 Professional if both are too similar.

Please share your experience and opinion what I should go for?

You only need Professional if you are going to connect the machine to a domain. Otherwise Single Language is fine.

 

[ponder]

Just get the cheaper one.

 

[HDS]

I got the 8.1 pro with my new laptop.

/skips rant

Don't get windows 8. Just don't. Personally, I hate it, and I'm having tons of problems with it. ****.

 

[Fury05]

I got the 8.1 pro with my new laptop.

/skips rant

Don't get windows 8. Just don't. Personally, I hate it, and I'm having tons of problems with it. ****.

Nothing wrong with Windows 8.1 been using it for abour 3 months and everything works, not one program compatability issue. It's only a mindset adjustment before you are fully comfortable with 8.1.

Maybe there are underlying issues you are experiencing, not necessarily related to Windows.

Note that if you have a child still in school or you yourself are a student you can pick up 8.1 Pro for about R500 directly from Microsoft.

Edit: If any of your family members are a student in school or university you can get it at that price.