I like the x64 bit version. But it's pointless unless you're planning to use > 3gb RAM.
Vista x64 is great with 4gb or more of RAM.
Vista x64 is great with 4gb or more of RAM.
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No comparison IMO between 32 bit and 64 bit. 32 Bit runs like a 16 bit patch to an 8 bit Operating system on a 4 bit interface by a two bit company...
Originally Posted by thinkwelldesigns I like the x64 bit version. But it's pointless unless you're planning to use > 3gb RAM. Vista x64 is great with 4gb or more of RAM. |
No comparison IMO between 32 bit and 64 bit. 32 Bit runs like a 16 bit patch to an 8 bit Operating system on a 4 bit interface by a two bit company...
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Vista is a good OS and it doesn't use as many resources as you may think.. Gamers get almost the same FPS now with newer graphics drivers and the upcoming SP1 should speed things up even more.
Vista is definitely worth it.
Originally Posted by rcdriver0604 Why would you want it? I certainly don't. If you aren't a gamer, then go for it! but if you play games a lot then don't even touch it! It uses a lot of resources. I would stick with xp. EDIT: unless you want to play halo 2 and some vista specific games, darn M$! Jacob |
Vista is definitely worth it.
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Dude, Vista only uses resources that the OS doesn't need!
If you read reports and such you would know that
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Vista is awesome, i have never had ANY problems with drivers or games and don't regret buying it for a second.
If you plan on getting it, get the 64bit version. No point in getting 32bit now as they will force 64bit in a year or two anyways and drivers are nearly as strong as 32bit as well.
Get Premium, Ultimate is useless and even Ultimate users will admit that. also if you do plan on buying DX10 games it is definitely worth the upgrade anyways.
Also, i don't think you can upgrade from 32bit to 64bit with an OEM.
You have to buy it, you can buy 32bit and 64bit OEM's separately so that you don't have to send away for them.
Originally Posted by rcdriver0604 Why would you want it? I certainly don't. If you aren't a gamer, then go for it! but if you play games a lot then don't even touch it! It uses a lot of resources. I would stick with xp. EDIT: unless you want to play halo 2 and some vista specific games, darn M$! Jacob |
Dude, Vista only uses resources that the OS doesn't need!
If you read reports and such you would know that
Vista is awesome, i have never had ANY problems with drivers or games and don't regret buying it for a second.
If you plan on getting it, get the 64bit version. No point in getting 32bit now as they will force 64bit in a year or two anyways and drivers are nearly as strong as 32bit as well.
Get Premium, Ultimate is useless and even Ultimate users will admit that. also if you do plan on buying DX10 games it is definitely worth the upgrade anyways.
Also, i don't think you can upgrade from 32bit to 64bit with an OEM.
You have to buy it, you can buy 32bit and 64bit OEM's separately so that you don't have to send away for them.
i owuld do 64bit anyway cause most of us will probabbly end up with 4gb not to far in the future lol we all like to get cool stuff
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I will have to agree with ENTERPRISE, it all depends on the user and their wants.
But from my experience with Ultimate x86 is great, in the beginning when i first got my 8800 I had some driver not responding issues but other than that its golden. As for gaming, I have no problems, took maybe 20-40 fps depending on the game(stalker was the worst at 40 fps loss), but when your getting 100+ fps min. on XP what is 20 fps loss. IMO it's worth it not to mention most drivers and software has caught up to it now and they are working flawlessly for me.
As for the memory usage and resource hogging, I guess I'm just not seeing it. I use the same amount of RAM usage now that I did in XP, actually I use less with Vista Ultimate X86 when I have all my background programs open(BitLord,AnyDvd,Alc120%,[email protected], RivaTunr, etc...).
I also know that AnyDvd v.6.1.6.0 or above and CloneDVD2 v. 2.9.0.9 work perfect in x86. Highly recommend it, however not everyone likes it so maybe dual boot and check it out first.
And that's my
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But from my experience with Ultimate x86 is great, in the beginning when i first got my 8800 I had some driver not responding issues but other than that its golden. As for gaming, I have no problems, took maybe 20-40 fps depending on the game(stalker was the worst at 40 fps loss), but when your getting 100+ fps min. on XP what is 20 fps loss. IMO it's worth it not to mention most drivers and software has caught up to it now and they are working flawlessly for me.
As for the memory usage and resource hogging, I guess I'm just not seeing it. I use the same amount of RAM usage now that I did in XP, actually I use less with Vista Ultimate X86 when I have all my background programs open(BitLord,AnyDvd,Alc120%,[email protected], RivaTunr, etc...).
I also know that AnyDvd v.6.1.6.0 or above and CloneDVD2 v. 2.9.0.9 work perfect in x86. Highly recommend it, however not everyone likes it so maybe dual boot and check it out first.
And that's my
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