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Windows XP Pro Vrs Windows Vista

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Name: jaywalesuk
Date: November 16, 2007 at 13:03:53 Pacific
Subject: Windows XP Pro Vrs Windows Vista
OS: Windows XP Home
CPU/Ram: 4GB
Model/Manufacturer: AMD 3500 Mhz 64
Comment:

Hi,

I have recently purchased a quad core PC with 2 SLI configured graphics cards in it, I was wondering... what would be the best operating system to install on it? :)

Thanks


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Response Number 1
Name: WebsWonder
Date: November 16, 2007 at 13:19:31 Pacific
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Response Number 2
Name: Sabertooth
Date: November 16, 2007 at 13:27:40 Pacific
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Response Number 3
Name: gaypcfreak1014
Date: November 16, 2007 at 13:38:03 Pacific
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Install Windows XP Professional, because you will experience a lot more amazing speed since Windows Vista takes a lot more CPU Usage. Install Windows Vista Ultimate on a different hard drive, just for the future.


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Response Number 4
Name: Razor2.3
Date: November 16, 2007 at 17:34:40 Pacific
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If you intend to play games on it, then you'll probably want to go with Vista; Microsoft will not release DX10 for XP.


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Response Number 5
Name: Kay Tee Pren Tiss
Date: November 17, 2007 at 17:31:46 Pacific
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Depends on the Game. XP performs better for Games than Vista. If the game requires DirectX 10, then you will need Vista. For now, stick with XP.

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Response Number 6
Name: Prep
Date: November 18, 2007 at 02:00:04 Pacific
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I have XP and Vista and from my experience stay with XP for now. Or at least until there is more compatiable software (games, etc..)for Vista. Don't get me wrong I like Vista and the Directx 10 is way cool, but the lack of support for most software in Vista is a little disappointing to me and my gamer ways.


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Response Number 7
Name: jaywalesuk
Date: November 19, 2007 at 08:42:25 Pacific
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Thanks guys, would it be worth my while creating a multiboot system, xp pro sp2 and vista premium? if so, which one would u install first?


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Response Number 8
Name: Razor2.3
Date: November 19, 2007 at 20:11:59 Pacific
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Vista Premium? Is Aero Glass really worth an extra $100?

Look, if you already have a copy of XP you can use and two usable partitions, sure. Go for it. XP would have to be first, though.


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