Is vista worth it?

osokk · 12-19-2007, 07:14 PM

Im getting a new pc soon and i know Dx10 is great for pc games. Is vista worth the price? Also I heard vista has many problems is this true?

imsati · 12-19-2007, 07:23 PM

Crap...I wonder where this Thread will lead...

Anyway, there are two ways to ask that question. The first is "This is what I use my computer for... ... 'Would I be better off using XP or Vista, or Other?" The second is "Do the people who use Vista experience a lot of problems?"

As far as a simple 'worth it', you'll have people filling up this Thread in no time at all giving different opinions that, if history has taught us anything, will be rather nasty at times.

I dislike using Vista both personally and professionally (self-owned computer repair business). When I have to deal with it, I find it clunky compared to other OS's and previous versions of Windows. Thankfully, most of my Clients use XP or Others. Personally, Vista will never touch my any of my family's systems.

osokk · 12-19-2007, 07:31 PM

Well the main reason im getting vista is for dx10 im a big pc gamer and the difference i thought was noticeable in the graphics. I have heard bad things about vista as well but also good things. Just wanted to find some people who are gamers out there who can tell me if dx10 is worth getting vista?

PhilBiker · 12-21-2007, 10:26 PM

I personally think Vista is wonderful. I can understanding not upgrading an older PC that works fine with XP to Vista, but I can't imagine why anyone would put a 5+ year old OS on a brand new PC.

ramodkk · 12-21-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsati

Crap...I wonder where this Thread will lead...

Lol same here, probably some huge debate over 50 pages long!

On topic:

It all comes down to what your computer specs are. Also take a look at this thread:

Upgrading from Vista to XP

Garethman!!` · 12-22-2007, 12:09 AM

Vista in my opinion is the best piece of software I've ever owned. Computer Shopper UK edition Dec 07 said it was the best Operating System EVER and I love it. You do need 1 to 2 GB of RAM though to run efficiently.

paratwa · 12-22-2007, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garethman!!`

Computer Shopper UK edition Dec 07 said it was the best Operating System EVER and I love it.

But the Brits also like hot beer, kippers, the spice girls and blood pudding. So go figure!

In it's current form, vista is not ready for the average user. There are driver problems, hardware problems and software problems. Once SP2 comes out, it might be worth it. It might take another year or 2 before it is up to XP's standard.

StrangleHold · 12-22-2007, 01:00 AM

I,m more of a ice cold beer, barbeque ribs and the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders.

Aziek · 12-22-2007, 01:19 AM

iv'e had vista for about 1yr now when i first got it i had nothing but troubles i was so tempted to put xp pro back on but i stayed in there with vista and now my computer runs perfectly sweet with no hickups and i will NEVER use xp again.

pumaking · 12-22-2007, 01:39 AM

After doing some registry tweaks, and diabling a few things. Im in love with Vista I have Vista Business that I got from MS School programs. Im extremly happy, it seems more peppy and smoother than XP.

12-19-2007, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
osokk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 47	Is vista worth it? Im getting a new pc soon and i know Dx10 is great for pc games. Is vista worth the price? Also I heard vista has many problems is this true?

12-19-2007, 07:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
imsati Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: EHT, NJ Posts: 2,474	Crap...I wonder where this Thread will lead... Anyway, there are two ways to ask that question. The first is "This is what I use my computer for... ... 'Would I be better off using XP or Vista, or Other?" The second is "Do the people who use Vista experience a lot of problems?" As far as a simple 'worth it', you'll have people filling up this Thread in no time at all giving different opinions that, if history has taught us anything, will be rather nasty at times. I dislike using Vista both personally and professionally (self-owned computer repair business). When I have to deal with it, I find it clunky compared to other OS's and previous versions of Windows. Thankfully, most of my Clients use XP or Others. Personally, Vista will never touch my any of my family's systems. __________________ --Jay Gigabyte EP31-DS3L \| E4500 \| Masscool HSF paired with AS-5 80 GB SATA2 x 2 \| e-GeForce 7100 GS \| CM Elite 330 (gorgeous!) Triple Boot: Ubuntu 7.10/XP Home/Kubuntu 7.10 Also, I can kill you with my brain. The Great Forum Challenge http://www.computerforum.com/114761-...tml#post922619 (And you follow his advice why, exactly...?) (Funny Thread though!)

12-22-2007, 12:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 17 Posts: 908	Vista in my opinion is the best piece of software I've ever owned. Computer Shopper UK edition Dec 07 said it was the best Operating System EVER and I love it. You do need 1 to 2 GB of RAM though to run efficiently. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Western Digital Scorpio 250GB 7200RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Home Premium

12-22-2007, 01:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 6,836	I,m more of a ice cold beer, barbeque ribs and the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders. __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 2gb PNY 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

12-22-2007, 01:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Aziek Silver Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Age: 18 Posts: 172	iv'e had vista for about 1yr now when i first got it i had nothing but troubles i was so tempted to put xp pro back on but i stayed in there with vista and now my computer runs perfectly sweet with no hickups and i will NEVER use xp again. __________________ Silverstone TJ09 Intel Q6600 @ 3.15ghz Ultima-90 HSF Gigabyte GA-DS4-X38 8GB (4x2GB) Patriot Extreme ddr2 800mhz CL4 Saphire HD4870 Seagate 7200.11 500Gb 32Mb SATA II Zalman ZM750-HP 750w --------------- benchmarks done with a 8800gt 13779 3DMarks \| CpuMark 2.1 11332.5 \| P5367 3DMark Vantage

12-19-2007, 07:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
osokk Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 47	Well the main reason im getting vista is for dx10 im a big pc gamer and the difference i thought was noticeable in the graphics. I have heard bad things about vista as well but also good things. Just wanted to find some people who are gamers out there who can tell me if dx10 is worth getting vista?

12-21-2007, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
PhilBiker New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 15	I personally think Vista is wonderful. I can understanding not upgrading an older PC that works fine with XP to Vista, but I can't imagine why anyone would put a 5+ year old OS on a brand new PC.

12-22-2007, 01:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
pumaking Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 143	After doing some registry tweaks, and diabling a few things. Im in love with Vista I have Vista Business that I got from MS School programs. Im extremly happy, it seems more peppy and smoother than XP. __________________ ASUS Crosshair AMD Athlon 64 X2 Windsor AM2 4200+ 65W OE: 2.2GHZ OC: 2.45ghz Antec Nine Hundred Case Antec TruePower Trio 650W 160GB Seagate SATA 4x1GB OCZ DDR2 800 PC6400 Gold Edition BFG 8800GT OC x2 SLI

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