We Tested Modded Versions of Windows 11...Should You?

Everyone talks about how the most current version of Windows slows down your PC, but is that really true? Today we dive into a world I never knew existed until a PCBros custom came in saying don’t bother installing Windows on my PC, I’m installing SapphireOS Sponsor - Microcenter Shop Winter Savings: https://micro.center/265932 Sign up for Micro Center’s Newest Location: https://micro.center/88af1d Check Out Even MORE Deals: https://micro.center/b5ccea Visit Micro Center News: https://micro.center/6f02db This channel contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated. Buy a PC from us! - https://pcbros.tech/ "ToastyBros" to save 3% Want to win a PC? Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/toastybros 👉 Follow us on X - https://x.com/ToastyBrosTech 👈 👉 Buy our Merch! - https://pcbros.tech/collections/pcbros-merch 👈 👉 Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/toastybros👈 👉 Discord Community - https://discord.gg/toastybros 👈 👉 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@toastybrosofficial 👈 The Toastybros is comprised of Matt and Jackson, two tech heads with a passion for creating content. They have been creating content for years on YouTube and the Toastybros has become their most successful channel. Please consider subscribing to see more content like this! ✌👊 [00:00] - Introduction to modified Windows 11 installs and the goals of the test. [02:12] - Overview of the two versions being tested: Sapphire OS and Windows XLite. [03:30] - Reveal of the test bench specs: Ryzen 5 9600X, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and RX 7900 XT. [04:30] - Overview of Sapphire OS and the installation process. [07:28] - Initial impressions of Sapphire OS (low RAM usage and snappiness). [08:50] - Exploring the post-install optimization tools included with Sapphire OS. [12:45] - Battlefield V benchmarks on Sapphire OS (120 FPS avg vs. 127 on standard Windows). [15:33] - Fortnite benchmarks on Sapphire OS (442 FPS avg vs. 386 on standard Windows). [19:00] - Side-by-side performance comparison: Sapphire OS vs. Standard Windows 11 (CS2, Marvel Rivals, R6 Siege, 3DMark). [20:58] - Overview and installation of Windows XLite. [25:21] - Initial impressions and RAM usage check for Windows XLite. [27:50] - Battlefield V benchmarks on Windows XLite (126 FPS avg). [31:13] - Fortnite benchmarks on Windows XLite (346 FPS avg—lower than standard Windows). [34:58] - Side-by-side performance comparison: Windows XLite vs. Standard Windows 11. [37:20] - Final conclusions and recommendations on whether modded Windows is worth the risk.