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10-22-2007, 09:50 AM
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Vista > XP?
Before I make the jump, based on my specs, that I game, and the release date of Starcraft 2 with predicted DX10 graphics, should I reload XP onto me lappy?
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10-22-2007, 09:59 AM
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Definantly, i would not trust Windows Vista atm until such a time when they bring out the first service pack.
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10-22-2007, 10:00 AM
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Yeah I heard that Vista ain't that good for gaming.
When is Starcraft 2 out?
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10-22-2007, 09:32 PM
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As for gaming performance under Vista, it's more or less decent. Most games will notice a drop in fps but, for the most part, it's only been at the most 10 fps with a drastic drop in an odd game here or there; probably because of a driver compatibility issue. Another thing to consider is that Vista's Service Pack is expect to be released early 2008.
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10-22-2007, 09:34 PM
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2008!! wow will there be beta verisons out?
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10-22-2007, 09:42 PM
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If you don't mind, I created another thread with the same topic as I believe the topic name could be misleading. (Vista is greater/better than XP.....)
What I wanted was that should I go back to XP.......
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10-22-2007, 09:47 PM
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OHH yeah haha sorry man didn't read your first post.
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10-22-2007, 09:49 PM
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unless you're getting a brand new system, I wouldn't advise getting Vista until SP1. I have it, and I love it, but I don't game much.
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10-22-2007, 09:52 PM
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Someone mentioned losing 10FPS in Counter Strike on Vista... I have a hard time believing that. I got the same frame rates on Vista Ultimate as my buddy did with XP on the same video card. I think your wrong on that statement.
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10-22-2007, 10:31 PM
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I personally don't like Vista, since i'm so used to XP. As for gaming, I actually got a bit better performance in CSS as well as others in Vista.
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