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Windows XP Pro Vrs Windows Vista
Name: jaywalesuk Date: November 16, 2007 at 13:03:53 Pacific OS: Windows XP Home CPU/Ram: 4GB Product: AMD 3500 Mhz 64
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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? :)
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.
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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