Has anyone tried out Windows Vista?
If I were to build a new computer, should I stick with Windows XP or go to Vista? I'm a gamer.
How much of a resource hog is it?
Any really important legacy software not work with it?
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Has anyone tried out Windows Vista?
If I were to build a new computer, should I stick with Windows XP or go to Vista? I'm a gamer.
How much of a resource hog is it?
Any really important legacy software not work with it?
I have been running the final RTM release of Vista for almost 3 months now and nothing more then a couple of very very monor issues.
It does require more resources from your hardware so you would want the latest and greatest hardware you can afford, especially since you are a gamer. I would say though that for games that I can not make the judgement since I am not a gamer.
Also, there is a noticeable price difference with Vista as compared to XP Pro SP2. I wouldnt recommend buying Home unless you get Home Premuim or possibly Ultimate.
Are you looking to get a multicore CPU and 667 MHz RAM or higher?
I guess. I'm not a hardware guy. I'm going for 64 bit processor, maybe one that can multi-process.Quote:
Originally Posted by RobDog888
Then you will want to get a 64 bit version of Vista, but only problem is that there is a limited number of manufacturers that have already produced 64 bit drivers for their stuff.
I see no future in 64 bit OSes as of now :sick: .Instead go for a dual core config. like Robs.Quote:
Originally Posted by capsulecorpjx
If you have the $ I'd say go for a quad core as they just came out. I missed them by a couple of months. :(