Is this board optimized for windows 8 or 7?
800829
It isn't really optimized for either; it just runs well on both. When speaking of gaming, there will be a small performance increase (2-3 frames per second), but nothing you will be able to notice.
800830
This board works perfect with either Windows 7 or Windows 8, including all the advanced SSD caching and fast boot options.
1900469
I am running Win 7. You'd have to look at the manufacturer's specifics to find out.
2225269
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.
2107008
I used a Intel i7-4770 processor and the board has 6 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports. There are NO USB ports on the front of the board.
1513109
I honestly dont know which version the board is but I do know that it performs extremely well, I myself have the UD7 in my system and my wife and two kids have the UD5 in theirs and all of them perform really well, combine that with the 965 phenom black processor and its a pretty sweet setup
1764208
Yes I am running the latest version of windows in a little home server that I build with this motherboard and everything works fine
115501
Yup will do the following, dual x16 or x16, x8, x8!!! :D I love this board!
649718
A 64 bit windows install is the norm today compared with 32 bit installations. I don't remember reading anything that would lead me to believe that there would be any problem. My advice, go for it. This board is inexpensive and has worked for me without a hitch. Peace.
1968084
I have not tried, but that is an option I have considered. I definitely think Windows 7 would work better than 8 on this machine because 7 is a "lighter" operating system (doesn't take as much to run it). I think Linux would be even better, I am just not sure if Linux has all the drivers.
221743
I am running 64bit ubuntu server without any problem, I do not run win8, I think it should be fine.
920221
Yuuup. It will suport it just fine. That the same processor im using in that board.
1417038
yes, it is but after i crashed my windows and after a fresh install, the key chipped in the board is not registering my windows 8 because this laptop didn't come with windows 8 media.
2236890
Sorry, I'm still quite happy with Windows 7 so haven't personally tested it. That said, their latest driver claims to be compatible with Windows 8.
1818512
Of course, but if you choose Win7 x32 bit, then you will be limited to only being able to use 4gb of the 8gb installed ram. I suggest Win 7 x64 bit to maximize all usable ram.
1531383
My computer has motherboard ASRock H77M,GTX650 Ti and Windows 8.Perfect work.
948807
What operating system do you plan on using? Windows 7 64 Bit= probably not, unless you are playing high end games or using CAD related programs. Windows 8= it would be worth the investment. I'm running 16 Gb of RAM with a Sabertooth on a high demand CAD machine with Windows 7, and the performance is outstanding. I'm also running 8 Gb of RAM on a Sabertooth with Windows 8 in a Premiere/After Effects/Photoshop environment and I'm purchasing 8 more Gb's to improve the performance.
1697459
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