computer ?, operating systems Options

[96bluevert]

ok, so some of you know I am building my own computer and at this time I am gathering all the parts that I need. I will have 4gb RAM (with the intent to expand later), so I know I will want to go with a 64-bit OS. Although I can't decide between Windows XP Pro and Windows Vista. I am used to XP, since it has been on my last few computers, although I have heard that Pro has problems with some older software. I've been reading up online about the differences and which would be a better choice, but it hasn't got me anywhere since half the reviews I read say Vista is the way to go, and the other half say XP is the better O/S to get. I don't want to spend $100+ on an Operating system, just to find out I should have gotten the other one .

so, any advice or experiences you guys have had with these two would be helpful.

also, I am assuming that I will want to get the software that is meant for "system builders"...? There are just way too many options on newegg with a very wide variety in price

[Celiracer18]

go with vista 64-bit. anyone who tells you to go with xp because "its faster and there arent any bugs" is just hopping on the vista hating bandwagon. I have used vista for well over a year now pre SP1 and with SP1. Service pack 1 fixed near every single problem that it might have had. If you arent trying to use incredibly old programs then vista will work with them. The number one problem i see with people trying to use vista is that they are using incredibly old programs designed for windows 95/98 and 2000. the other most common problem is using it on 1-2 gigs of ram, Vista uses 1-2 gigs as sort of a cache to run commonly used programs faster. rarely used programs boot up quickly enough especially since you are planning on atleast 4 gigs.


i gotta reply faster i guess lol. Have fun dealing with XP 64 bit. i havent used it for years but i hope they have more drivers for it now

This post has been edited by Celiracer18: Nov 27, 2008 - 5:20 PM