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Re: Does game fill entire screen on Windows 8 w/o using enlarge??

• jayw4862 3,364 Posts

  Mon, Nov 25 2013 11:40 AM

  I'm looking to get a newer computer (desktop), and unless I go with iBuy/build (whatever it is), the only options are desktops with Win 8. I did buy one awhile back and returned it the next day because I hated that tile crap, and I spent more time enlarging/decreasing the fonts and resolution than actually using it. I have heard that some games (browser/flash/java based won't fill the screen/monitor all the way (similar to a laptop). I'm using a 7 yr old Vista right now and have no problems really, just want a faster processor and more ram (have 4gb now on a 32bit system). I use Comodo IceDragon and have never had a problem, other than a meter bullet maybe once a week or so, and the VEM is expected, so I don't get upset at errant shots that were supposedly hit correctly. Just wondering if it's worth the extra $100.00 to build one with Win 7 on it. Sorry for making a single question so long. I just like having the entire screen filled with the game client, profile, lobby, game, etc and no black sides, scroll bar at the bottom or the inch or two of dead screen. They say if it ain't broke don't fix it, but I would hate for this one to break and have to rush out and get one. Thanks for any help/advice on the Win 8 thing.

  Looked through search and only found old posts from Jan. Was hoping things were better now, since Win 8 was not even designed to be used on desktops, anyway.

  Jay

• ScottHope 10,654 Posts

  Mon, Nov 25 2013 12:54 PM

  Why don't you just buy a copy of Win 7 and install it on your current system?  In my opinion it's much better than Vista (less of a resource hog an it may well improve performance) and if the PC does eventually die you can install that copy of Win 7 on to a new PC.

• fatdan 3,379 Posts

  Mon, Nov 25 2013 1:02 PM

  how the game shows up on the monitor has nothing to do with the pc, just the monitor resolution/size....

  you should be able to go to a manufacturer site and still be able to order one with Win7, I know you can at Toshiba Direct on a laptop....sometimes it is in the list of components in the "customize" section...

• Mushy01 2,567 Posts

  Mon, Nov 25 2013 1:40 PM

  I completely agree with what as already been suggested, buy a copy of windows 7 and no matter what you have , you can install the operating system.

  A good place suggested to me but i don't reside in the States , is NewEgg.com, a lot like novatech I use here in the UK. I personally buy barebone systems and just add whatever hard drive, DVD drive and Video card I desire. This saves a lot of money in the long run ;-)

• jayw4862 3,364 Posts

  Mon, Nov 25 2013 7:34 PM

  ScottHope:

  Why don't you just buy a copy of Win 7 and install it on your current system?  In my opinion it's much better than Vista (less of a resource hog an it may well improve performance) and if the PC does eventually die you can install that copy of Win 7 on to a new PC.

  Thanks, I didn't know that 7 was better than Vista. The only reason I mentioned Win 7 was that the site iBuy? only offered diff. versions of 7, and no Vista. That is a cheaper way to go, and I may end up going that route. Thanks Scott...Jay

   

• jayw4862 3,364 Posts

  Mon, Nov 25 2013 7:37 PM

  fatdan:

  how the game shows up on the monitor has nothing to do with the pc, just the monitor resolution/size....

  you should be able to go to a manufacturer site and still be able to order one with Win7, I know you can at Toshiba Direct on a laptop....sometimes it is in the list of components in the "customize" section...

  Thanks fatdan. I have tried playing on a laptop and for some reason....can't :) probably my eyesight. I have a 22" monitor and have gotten used to size, I guess. Jay

• jayw4862 3,364 Posts

  Mon, Nov 25 2013 7:45 PM

  Mushy01:

  I completely agree with what as already been suggested, buy a copy of windows 7 and no matter what you have , you can install the operating system.

  A good place suggested to me but i don't reside in the States , is NewEgg.com, a lot like novatech I use here in the UK. I personally buy barebone systems and just add whatever hard drive, DVD drive and Video card I desire. This saves a lot of money in the long run ;-)

  Thanks Mushy......I will check Newegg out. And I will look into barebones, too. I'd much rather have a computer with exactly what I want and not just a few things and aothers I don't. Thanks, Jay