Should I upgrade from XP to Win7? :)

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Cornelius

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I just built my first computer last year.

Specs:
Motherboard: Asus - M4A89GTD PRO/USB3
Processor: AMD Phenom II x6 1055T
Hard drive: Western Digital 500GB 7200/32mb
Power supply: Diablotek 650w
RAM: 4GB (2x2gb) Corsair XMS3 ddr3

also: I use my HDTV as a monitor. It's only a 720p but it's fun having a 36 inch computer screen :)

And I'm wondering what operating system I should be running. I've been using Windows XP, but have been reading and it seems like it's kind of holding my computer back. I'm thinking about upgrading to Windows 7 Professional 64 bit. Would that be beneficial? Also, the on board graphics card seems to be pretty nice, but I was just curious if that would be worth it to upgrade since I use my TV as a monitor. I don't play any video games at all but I watch a lot of high definition stuff through netflix on it.


Thanks :D!

Corey.
 
I wouldn't go for Professional. Home Premium is basically the best one out there. The rest just add extra features that no normal person really needs.

As far as the graphics, I'd upgrade to a card with an HDMI port, doesn't even have to be a high-end card. It'd just make the computer run smoother, and the picture/sound a lot better.
 
I did just because. I went to windows 7 Pro from XP pro because i wanted too. Has a lot more features and had the money. The pro 7 is nice with the right features i wanted. Windows media also works well with tv, movies and netflex. I thought it was make the move. Its now or later. Your XP updates i think will stop soon anyway. Shop for the price. You can do better than I. I paid $200.
you can find cheaper now. Minimum of Pro or Ultimate if ya need it.

For the record i did not like it at first. just another adventure though.
 
Del_Monico said:
I wouldn't go for Professional. Home Premium is basically the best one out there. The rest just add extra features that no normal person really needs.

As far as the graphics, I'd upgrade to a card with an HDMI port, doesn't even have to be a high-end card. It'd just make the computer run smoother, and the picture/sound a lot better.
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The motherboard has an HDMI port. It's already running through that. I just didn't know if the integrated graphics on this motherboard were going to be put to shame by adding a video card for the high definition stuff.
 
tremmor said:
I did just because. I went to windows 7 Pro from XP pro because i wanted too. Has a lot more features and had the money. The pro 7 is nice with the right features i wanted. Windows media also works well with tv, movies and netflex. I thought it was make the move. Its now or later. Your XP updates i think will stop soon anyway. Shop for the price. You can do better than I. I paid $200.
you can find cheaper now. Minimum of Pro or Ultimate if ya need it.

For the record i did not like it at first. just another adventure though.
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I'm looking for a full version of windows 7 so I can always format my computer later on. The best I have seen for a full copy of windows 7 professional has been $265 on newegg.
 
Well, i would make the leap, W7 is solid, good chance you will have it around till about 2015 thats like $50 a year if you want to think about it like that ha
 
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Del_Monico said:
I wouldn't go for Professional. Home Premium is basically the best one out there. The rest just add extra features that no normal person really needs.

As far as the graphics, I'd upgrade to a card with an HDMI port, doesn't even have to be a high-end card. It'd just make the computer run smoother, and the picture/sound a lot better.
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W7 Home Premium limits your ram to only 16gb, professional and ultimate is 192GB
.since he leaving XP to W7 i would go for Professional as it allows you to run most XP software, which home edition want.
 
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tech savvy said:
W7 Home Premium limits your ram to only 16gb, professional and ultimate is 32gb.since he leaving XP to W7 i would go for Professional as it allows you to run most XP software, which home edition want.
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What I'm really asking is will windows 7 (64bit) make my computer run any better? I read that XP won't even utilize the 4gb of ram I have now, and limits me to 3.25GB or something around there. If my computer will be any faster or at least use all of the power that it's capable of without being limited by the OS than I will most likely upgrade. Also, would the graphics be any better? I'm trying to have 720p quality to my TV and I don't know what this integrated chip puts out.
The integrated graphics = ATI Radeon HD4290
 
Cornelius said:
What I'm really asking is will windows 7 (64bit) make my computer run any better? I read that XP won't even utilize the 4gb of ram I have now, and limits me to 3.25GB or something around there. If my computer will be any faster or at least use all of the power that it's capable of without being limited by the OS than I will most likely upgrade. Also, would the graphics be any better? I'm trying to have 720p quality to my TV and I don't know what this integrated chip puts out.
The integrated graphics = ATI Radeon HD4290
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XP Professional and Ultimate can support up to 128gb.you have Home Edition thats 32bit which only supports 4gb max and only recognize 3.5gb.but yes,XP will start(if not already) to slow you down,you need to go for W7 64bit.
 
tech savvy said:
XP Professional and Ultimate can support up to 128gb.you have Home Edition thats 32bit which only supports 4gb max and only recognize 3.5gb.but yes,XP will start(if not already) to slow you down,you need to go for W7 64bit.
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Okay. That's what I needed to hear. I'll order it up today. If I get full, can I install that on more than one computer?
 
As long as you do not use things that require DirectX 10 or 11 or do not use any programs that are completely INCOMPATIBLE with XP,I would suggest you to stay with XP.Otherwise go to Windows 7 of course :P
 
Mark4_4 said:
go for vista :)
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