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Old 01-24-08   #1 (permalink)
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Question what OS should i pick?
i mainly use this computer for fps games and multiplayer gameplay. i will be using it for music later on. what should i do?
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why people even ask this question is beyond me.
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why even bother changing??? but if you HAVE to then obviously vista

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I'd stick with your XP
Except if you want to get on with DX10 gaming !
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If you are taking the risk of going to 64-bit OS anyway, there's no reason to stay with XP. I would dual boot, if I were you. 32-Bit XP should be compatible with anything and everything Vista 64 isn't.
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I'm using vista x64 ultimate (with some tweaks for performance) and I love it. If you have the funds then i suggest getting ultimate but if you don't wanna spend the dough get home premium, its the next best thing. I wouldn't go home basic as it removes aero and flip3d and such.
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why people even ask this question is beyond me.
why people respond with this is beyond me as well instead of passing through the thread. i have 4gb of memory, but i'm sure that was overlooked...
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why even bother changing??? but if you HAVE to then obviously vista
b/c i want to use all the memory i have installed micro, and when i do put music editing programs on here i wasn't sure,while i'm at it, if i should try to get a free upgrade from m$ to pro or just go full out and get the vista 64. it looks like vista64 is the more favorable for my situation
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