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  1. Feb 15th, 2007, 04:44 PM #1
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    Vista Reviews?

    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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    Re: Vista Reviews?

    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?
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    Re: Vista Reviews?

    Quote Originally Posted by RobDog888
    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.
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    Re: Vista Reviews?

    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.
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    Re: Vista Reviews?

    Quote Originally Posted by capsulecorpjx
    I guess. I'm not a hardware guy. I'm going for 64 bit processor, maybe one that can multi-process.
    I see no future in 64 bit OSes as of now .Instead go for a dual core config. like Robs.
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    Re: Vista Reviews?

    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.
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