Should I get Vista?

g25racer · 04-13-2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kewl Munky

You can't upgrade from 32bit to 64bit anyways. And even if you can, I'm not spending extra money. And I've never seen upgrades between 64bit OS's, so I don't think a non OEM would make a difference.

And even so, I'll just buy another OEM later. The money saved is worth reinstall everything in my opinion. Plus it's a chance to clean out my hard drive.

Actually you can upgrade from 32bit to 64bit!

Kewl Munky · 04-13-2008, 05:26 AM

So explain why it's worth spending $130 over $100 to get Vista?

g25racer · 04-13-2008, 05:28 AM

Why not go ultimate?

Kewl Munky · 04-13-2008, 05:37 AM

Why waste money on it?

Explain what's better about premium vs ultimate, and if I actually will use anything in ultimate that's better I might consider it.

g25racer · 04-13-2008, 05:44 AM

I really dont have to bribe you! You can choose on your own but the big thing for me is that with Ultimate you can use Virtual pc 2007! And I believe that with Ultimate the security is better.

Kewl Munky · 04-13-2008, 05:49 AM

What's Virtual PC 2007?

And I have heard that Ultimate is more stable, but it would kill my computer power so much.

g25racer · 04-13-2008, 05:54 AM

Virtual pc is where you can run an os inside an os. Its like the program called vmware. Check out some vids on youtube to see what im talking about.

Kewl Munky · 04-13-2008, 06:08 AM

I don't want 2 OS's, so I think I'm going with premium.

Kewl Munky · 04-13-2008, 06:32 AM

Another question real quick.

What's an easy way to check if my hardware is compatible with 64bit Vista? I'm pretty sure my graphics card is since it supports DX10, and if that doesn't mean it does, someone needs to be shot. My CPU is of a 64bit series, so that should as well. Not really sure about my motherboard, DVD/CD drive, my monitor, and my sound card.

Also what I forgot on that list was my Creative Sound Blaster Extreme Audio.

_simon_ · 04-13-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by g25racer

Do you have vista now? I dont think you understand!! You have to buy the full version of vista, which only comes in 32bit. Then order the 64bit disk from microsoft which is only $10 or so. There is no such thing as a full installer of vista 64bit!!

Really? I have my Vista Home Premium DVD OEM sat in front of me and it clearly states on the DVD "This disc contains 64-bit software only" Anyone can buy OEM you do not need to be a system builder, the licensing was changed. OEM will save you a good deal of money. I bought my Vista Home Premium 64bit for £70 which is about $137

04-13-2008, 05:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	Why not go ultimate? __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-13-2008, 05:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	I really dont have to bribe you! You can choose on your own but the big thing for me is that with Ultimate you can use Virtual pc 2007! And I believe that with Ultimate the security is better. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

04-13-2008, 05:54 AM	#17 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,583	Virtual pc is where you can run an os inside an os. Its like the program called vmware. Check out some vids on youtube to see what im talking about. __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & XP Pro and Vista Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

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04-13-2008, 05:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Kewl Munky Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161	So explain why it's worth spending $130 over $100 to get Vista?

04-13-2008, 05:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kewl Munky Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161	Why waste money on it? Explain what's better about premium vs ultimate, and if I actually will use anything in ultimate that's better I might consider it.

04-13-2008, 05:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
Kewl Munky Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161	What's Virtual PC 2007? And I have heard that Ultimate is more stable, but it would kill my computer power so much.

04-13-2008, 06:08 AM	#18 (permalink)
Kewl Munky Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161	I don't want 2 OS's, so I think I'm going with premium.

04-13-2008, 06:32 AM	#19 (permalink)
Kewl Munky Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 161	Another question real quick. What's an easy way to check if my hardware is compatible with 64bit Vista? I'm pretty sure my graphics card is since it supports DX10, and if that doesn't mean it does, someone needs to be shot. My CPU is of a 64bit series, so that should as well. Not really sure about my motherboard, DVD/CD drive, my monitor, and my sound card. Also what I forgot on that list was my Creative Sound Blaster Extreme Audio.