Since every current game still works on xp and dx10 is just eye candy and there is far less chance getting a problem why get vista?
Poll
Should I get Xp or Vista?
| Get Windows XP | 32% | 32% - 32 | ||||
| Get Vista 64 bit | 43% | 43% - 42 | ||||
| Get vista 32 bit | 15% | 15% - 15 | ||||
| Windows 95 ftw! | 8% | 8% - 8 | ||||
| Total: 97 | ||||||
64 bit vista
Vista because Microsoft will soon end support for XP and DX10 is only Vista so you won't be able to play games in the future that are DX10 related.
DirectX10 support/ capability??ghettoperson wrote:
Server 2008. (Y)
You could put a little 'Built for Vista x64' logo on the front of your case, that's how much you should be buying 64bit Vista.
Well, that is, buy Vista Retail - whatever edition you want - but make sure it's Retail - I'd recommend Home Premium, but, with Ultimate Retail you get BOTH 64bit and 32bit in the box - however, with lesser editions, you only get 32bit in the box BUT Microsoft will send you the 64bit version (scroll right to the bottom of the page (oh and note I've not actually done this myself ever so dunno if you'll be charged or even if you'll get it (but I have requested things from Microsoft in the past of this nature (and they've always delivered (and any charge has been reasonable)))))
And, yes, yes, I know retail is like twice the price - but you are getting twice the product - and it's not tied to the hardware - so you can buy a whole new PC and not have to buy Vista again (but obviously you couldn't, well shouldn't, then use both machines with that one Vista license).
If you really can't afford retail, make absolutely 100% certain it is definitely 100% guaranteed 64bit (I believe it is possible to get 64bit Vista OEM - but you may have to search).
Well, that is, buy Vista Retail - whatever edition you want - but make sure it's Retail - I'd recommend Home Premium, but, with Ultimate Retail you get BOTH 64bit and 32bit in the box - however, with lesser editions, you only get 32bit in the box BUT Microsoft will send you the 64bit version (scroll right to the bottom of the page (oh and note I've not actually done this myself ever so dunno if you'll be charged or even if you'll get it (but I have requested things from Microsoft in the past of this nature (and they've always delivered (and any charge has been reasonable)))))
And, yes, yes, I know retail is like twice the price - but you are getting twice the product - and it's not tied to the hardware - so you can buy a whole new PC and not have to buy Vista again (but obviously you couldn't, well shouldn't, then use both machines with that one Vista license).
If you really can't afford retail, make absolutely 100% certain it is definitely 100% guaranteed 64bit (I believe it is possible to get 64bit Vista OEM - but you may have to search).
Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-06-01 14:59:36)
To confirm the confirmation of those figures (I never entirely trust yahoo answers) see here ('bout half-way down).konfusion wrote:
Shouldn't Vista Ultimate already allow you to run up to 4GB of RAM (not sure exactly how much)?
Actually, check here, it confirms what I'm saying.
Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2008-06-01 15:05:33)
yes you can get 64 bit oem and at least on newegg it's not hard to find, just look at the product name and it specifies 32 or 64.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
You could put a little 'Built for Vista x64' logo on the front of your case, that's how much you should be buying 64bit Vista.
Well, that is, buy Vista Retail - whatever edition you want - but make sure it's Retail - I'd recommend Home Premium, but, with Ultimate Retail you get BOTH 64bit and 32bit in the box - however, with lesser editions, you only get 32bit in the box BUT Microsoft will send you the 64bit version (scroll right to the bottom of the page (oh and note I've not actually done this myself ever so dunno if you'll be charged or even if you'll get it (but I have requested things from Microsoft in the past of this nature (and they've always delivered (and any charge has been reasonable)))))
And, yes, yes, I know retail is like twice the price - but you are getting twice the product - and it's not tied to the hardware - so you can buy a whole new PC and not have to buy Vista again (but obviously you couldn't, well shouldn't, then use both machines with that one Vista license).
If you really can't afford retail, make absolutely 100% certain it is definitely 100% guaranteed 64bit (I believe it is possible to get 64bit Vista OEM - but you may have to search).
Yup. It's Vista without all the shit no one wanted in the first place.(T)eflon(S)hadow wrote:
DirectX10 support/ capability??ghettoperson wrote:
Server 2008. (Y)
Vista 64 bit tbh.
That's what I'm getting for my rig (ordered today!) VVVV
That's what I'm getting for my rig (ordered today!) VVVV
"people in ny have a general idea of how to drive. one of the pedals goes forward the other one prevents you from dying"
Cool. I woulda said "(but I haven't looked recently)", but I thought I had enough brackets already.jaymz9350 wrote:
yes you can get 64 bit oem and at least on newegg it's not hard to find, just look at the product name and it specifies 32 or 64.Scorpion0x17 wrote:
You could put a little 'Built for Vista x64' logo on the front of your case, that's how much you should be buying 64bit Vista.
Well, that is, buy Vista Retail - whatever edition you want - but make sure it's Retail - I'd recommend Home Premium, but, with Ultimate Retail you get BOTH 64bit and 32bit in the box - however, with lesser editions, you only get 32bit in the box BUT Microsoft will send you the 64bit version (scroll right to the bottom of the page (oh and note I've not actually done this myself ever so dunno if you'll be charged or even if you'll get it (but I have requested things from Microsoft in the past of this nature (and they've always delivered (and any charge has been reasonable)))))
And, yes, yes, I know retail is like twice the price - but you are getting twice the product - and it's not tied to the hardware - so you can buy a whole new PC and not have to buy Vista again (but obviously you couldn't, well shouldn't, then use both machines with that one Vista license).
If you really can't afford retail, make absolutely 100% certain it is definitely 100% guaranteed 64bit (I believe it is possible to get 64bit Vista OEM - but you may have to search).
I'd still go retail myself.
For the record if your a student then you can buy the student edition for alot less money than normal, still the retail edition but its about £60
http://www.software4students.co.uk/Micr … tails.aspx
Its the exact same one as the normal ultimate, though it is the upgrade edition.
oh, seems its actual an OEM version only. Still usefull to know about.
http://www.software4students.co.uk/Micr … tails.aspx
Its the exact same one as the normal ultimate, though it is the upgrade edition.
oh, seems its actual an OEM version only. Still usefull to know about.
Windows 95!
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Seriously, Vista 64.
Spoiler (highlight to read):
Seriously, Vista 64.
Vista 64, no doubt. I have it, and I love it.
Warning, you may experience problems with BF2, but they're relatively easy to fix.
Warning, you may experience problems with BF2, but they're relatively easy to fix.
And USB problemsPoseidon wrote:
Vista 64, no doubt. I have it, and I love it.
Warning, you may experience problems with BF2, but they're relatively easy to fix.
?Stimey wrote:
And USB problemsPoseidon wrote:
Vista 64, no doubt. I have it, and I love it.
Warning, you may experience problems with BF2, but they're relatively easy to fix.
Im going to try to get my sister to get me Vista via her school (will only be $20 ) Are there THAT many problems with 64bit?
watStimey wrote:
And USB problemsPoseidon wrote:
Vista 64, no doubt. I have it, and I love it.
Warning, you may experience problems with BF2, but they're relatively easy to fix.
I've never, not once, ever experienced USB problems.
vista
microsoft will be phasing out xp support in coming years
microsoft will be phasing out xp support in coming years
Best option would be to make two partitions, and Dual Boot XP & Vista. That's what I do, so I don't have to go through loops trying to figure out older games on Vista. (BF2 gave me shit on Vista...)
I use XP for my older collection of games, and Vista for everything else. (I made my XP partition 60GB out my 250GB, and devoted the remaining to Vista)
I use XP for my older collection of games, and Vista for everything else. (I made my XP partition 60GB out my 250GB, and devoted the remaining to Vista)
EVERYTIME I heard people bad mouth vista on forums (often enough) I ask people to name a specific problems they are having with vista..Sup wrote:
Mine worked too, then it died.jaymz9350 wrote:
wow i didn't realize nothing works in vista. I wonder how my pc works then..Sup wrote:
Just don't come moaning here when nothing works in Vista. Plz.
So far every single person has either not answered back, complained about person preference/being more accustomed to XP, or it was user error. Mind indulging me with the specifics of your problem (what service pack, how long ago, what happened ect...)
My vista laptop has had zero problems, I have never had a single problem with compatibility and it has been much better at handling/finding drivers (95% of the time it find everything automatically on the internet)
Go with Vista, you will have to upgrade eventually...DX10 support is good, and the only real reason not to is if your computer cannot handle it.
Linux offers a badass command prompt for advanced user, and is amazingly custimizable... but as a newb running ANYTHING (or even getting stuff installed) feels like a huge victory, and hardware support sucks a lot (all though it does an amazing job just recognizing some basic stuff, VP needed network card drives, linux just worked.) If your a gamer its a shit answere though,
Actually reading the last post, BF2 did have problems at first too...but turning off UAC fixed everything.
I finished building my computer on the weekendPoseidon wrote:
watStimey wrote:
And USB problemsPoseidon wrote:
Vista 64, no doubt. I have it, and I love it.
Warning, you may experience problems with BF2, but they're relatively easy to fix.
I've never, not once, ever experienced USB problems.
But the first time I loaded Vista on to it it wouldn't recognize my USB mouse, or my headset.
Thankfully I had a PS/2 Keyboard and I had to reformat
I assume I should go ultimate rather than home premium?
Personally I see no real reason for Ultimate, Home Premium has pretty everything you'd want for a gaming rig afaik.Fosterthelegend wrote:
I assume I should go ultimate rather than home premium?
I'm sure someone can point out anything useful in Ultimate if I'm wrong.
yes plezTheEternalPessimist wrote:
Personally I see no real reason for Ultimate, Home Premium has pretty everything you'd want for a gaming rig afaik.Fosterthelegend wrote:
I assume I should go ultimate rather than home premium?
I'm sure someone can point out anything useful in Ultimate if I'm wrong.
Cause saves me about 40 quid doing home premium and tbh I have no idea what the difference is
Well going by that, unless you're one of the tin foil hat brigade and are paranoid about data encryption on your hard drives, it's utterly pointless getting Ultimate