XP or Vista

deveritt · 03-13-2008, 03:33 PM

There are probably already threads about this but I couldn't find any on a quick search through. I'm just wondering if I should get XP or Vista Business (I can get either for $25 through my University

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Going to be for gaming primarily btw...

Dropkickmurphys · 03-13-2008, 03:44 PM

what version of XP is it? if it is pro i would stick to that for now, unless you wanna play halo 2 lol.

or maybe buy both and dual boot?

JamesBart · 03-13-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropkickmurphys

or maybe buy both and dual boot?

ah this can be a pain... ive been trying this for a while now and its really not funny anymore

no luck for me

Langers2k7 · 03-13-2008, 10:46 PM

Personally, I love Vista.
And, it's going to get a whole lot better when SP1 finally arrives sometime this month.

deveritt · 03-13-2008, 04:06 PM

Hmm I'd have to get back to you on the XP version. I think I saw a big list of stuff to choose from though. As for dual-booting, I've never done it, does it slow down your computer or have any kind of effects like that??

Edit: Ok, I can get Windows XP Professional for $25 <or>
Windows XP Professional with SP2, ISO Image for free

So maybe vista with the free XP and dual-boot???? Given it has no side effects.

[-0MEGA-] · 03-13-2008, 04:12 PM

Honestly, I used to be a Vista-hater and all for XP, but now that I've used Vista for over a year, when I switch back to XP I see what it's missing. Vista is much better out of the box, with far more drivers pre-loaded.

**The_Other_One** · 03-13-2008, 05:07 PM

I can't stand Vista... It's been giving me so many problems. I mean, I can even load my XP virtual machine and "resolve" any issues I'm having. It's pathetic...

Just yesterday, I was trying to load files on my SD card using my laptop. After "successfully" transferring the files, I safely ejected the device then tried it on my GPS, but the files were corrupt. I pulled the same files (off my NAS) using my Macintosh, and it worked fine...

Nevakonaza · 03-13-2008, 05:34 PM

Vista...many people may disagree with me but i havnt had one problem with it.

It runs alot smoother than xp,looks better etc.

also it has dx10

hackapelite · 03-13-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevakonaza

It runs alot smoother than xp,looks better etc.

Well...this is something not everyone is going to agree with. But I'm sure it'll run smoothly on a machine intended for gaming.

**The_Other_One** · 03-13-2008, 11:56 PM

Vista is "pretty", but's WAY too bloated for it's own good. Tremendous amounts of crap, both software and Wizards that typically overcomplicate things. Plus all the problems I've been having only while running Vista, and over-all slow performance when compared to XP

03-13-2008, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
deveritt Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 187	XP or Vista There are probably already threads about this but I couldn't find any on a quick search through. I'm just wondering if I should get XP or Vista Business (I can get either for $25 through my University ) Going to be for gaming primarily btw... Last edited by deveritt; 03-13-2008 at 03:36 PM.

03-13-2008, 03:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 20 Posts: 2,471	what version of XP is it? if it is pro i would stick to that for now, unless you wanna play halo 2 lol. or maybe buy both and dual boot? __________________ *Main PC:* Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 3.375GHz), Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard, 4GB 8500 1066mhz RAM , 512MB Geforce 9800GTX+, 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD, Lite-on 20x DVD+RW, OCZ GameXStream 850W PSU, CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case, Samsung 19" SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" TV, Windows 7 Pro / XP Pro (Dual Boot) *Laptop (Acer Aspire 5720):* Intel T7500 2.2GHz, Intel Graphics X3100, 2GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB HDD, 15.4" Acer CrystalBrite Monitor. *Xfire:* poultrygeist *Steam ID:* unpdave

03-13-2008, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
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03-13-2008, 04:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
deveritt Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 187	Hmm I'd have to get back to you on the XP version. I think I saw a big list of stuff to choose from though. As for dual-booting, I've never done it, does it slow down your computer or have any kind of effects like that?? Edit: Ok, I can get Windows XP Professional for $25 <or> Windows XP Professional with SP2, ISO Image for free So maybe vista with the free XP and dual-boot???? Given it has no side effects. Last edited by deveritt; 03-13-2008 at 04:10 PM.

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03-13-2008, 05:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,426	I can't stand Vista... It's been giving me so many problems. I mean, I can even load my XP virtual machine and "resolve" any issues I'm having. It's pathetic... Just yesterday, I was trying to load files on my SD card using my laptop. After "successfully" transferring the files, I safely ejected the device then tried it on my GPS, but the files were corrupt. I pulled the same files (off my NAS) using my Macintosh, and it worked fine... __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

03-13-2008, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nevakonaza VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Age: 21 Posts: 12,772	Vista...many people may disagree with me but i havnt had one problem with it. It runs alot smoother than xp,looks better etc. also it has dx10 __________________ Desktop= Core 2 Quad Q6600 GO @ 3.4Ghz\|MSI P35 Neo-F\|[5GB OCZ Vista Gold Series -6400 oc.\|XFX HD 4890 XT 1GB GDDR5 \| X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity 7.1\|Coolermaster Dominator 690 Black (Modded)\|OCZ ModXStream Pro 600w Modular\| 250Gb & 500GB Sata2 Avermedia Volar HDTV Tuner\|Windows 7 Home X64 Asus X58 Laptop Intel M575 2Ghz \|120GB Sata HDD \|Crucial 2GB DDR2 800mhz \|15.4 inch Widescreen display]\|Intel GM965\|Vista Basic 32Bit\|DVD-RW

03-13-2008, 11:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,426	Vista is "pretty", but's WAY too bloated for it's own good. Tremendous amounts of crap, both software and Wizards that typically overcomplicate things. Plus all the problems I've been having only while running Vista, and over-all slow performance when compared to XP __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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