Windows 7 or Windows 8 for X3

2013/10/06 20:30:06

S.L.I.P.

Hello,

I'm getting a new computer for X3. I would appreciate any advice on going with either, win 7 or 8.

Thanks in advance,

George

2013/10/06 20:31:48

clintmartin

My win 7 works fine, but I would always buy the latest version available if it were me.

2013/10/06 20:35:30

Stone House Studios

Windows 8 works here. : )

2013/10/06 20:40:32

John

I am very happy with Windows 8 and X3. I do think its smart to go with the most current OS however, I don't think choosing Windows 7 is a poor choice just not a smart one.

2013/10/06 20:43:17

Leadfoot

Using windows 7 64bit here with X3 and loving it!

2013/10/06 20:43:34

joden

Windows 8 for sure, their best OS since, well, forever!

2013/10/06 20:52:22

S.L.I.P.

Thank you all for your quick answers. Much appreciated!

2013/10/06 21:09:12

cconde

Windows 8 allows for touch screen which is great. It currently works fine with X1, X2 and X3.

It will be updated to 8.1 soon (October 17, 2013), therefore, there is some uncertainty, but I think it will work for the greater good very soon with Sonar X3.

Enjoy making music!!!

2013/10/06 21:38:00

Lazyboy

I seem to recall that some early tests showed Sonar X2 ran a little faster in 8.
I'm still using 7 but will upgrade some time. Not really straining resources right now.
I'd certainly use 8 in a new install.

2013/10/07 07:59:44

JimmyBoy

there is a cakewalk blog favouring windows 8. testing with sonar X1 on Windows 7 vs Windows 8 - not sure if I can post urls, search for "windows 8 benchmark for music production applications"

here is url, (hopefully it will stick, otherwise search google for the above)
http://blog.cakewalk.com/windows-8-a-benchmark-for-music-production-applications/

Windows 7 or Windows 8 for X3

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