Windows XP or VIsta For New System?
 

If you were going to order a new PC, and you had the option to choose Windows XP, XP 64 (Assuming system is 64bit), or Vista what OS would you choose?

The devil you know is often the devil I opt for. In this case I know Windows XP sp2. But since everything is gearing toward Vista, wouldn't it be prudent to go with vista?

Choices choices choices.

This is roughly the system I am thinking about buying with some minor tweaks.

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Given those choices, I would go with Linux.

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What do you think?

What do you think about water cooled CPU's? Never really considered one before. Are they dependable?

What about wireless net work cards? What is a good one?

Should I go with Vista, XP x64 (System is 64bit) or XP Pro?

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Games are beginning (just beginning, mind) to be on Vista only, i.e. Shadowrun and Halo 2, XP still has some life in it, I'd get the XP Pro version so you can upgrade to Vista more easily (cheaply) in the future.

DirectX 10, etc will require Vista, if I am not mistaken.

And this is when the Windows haters come out of the woodwork...

But 90%+ of the world uses Windows, Vista will be required in the next few years. You can dislike that fact, but it is most likely going to happen.

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Unless you want to play SE5... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/frown.gif

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XP Pro would be my choice.

New copies of XP will stop being sold in 2008 but still supported til 2012.

Vista is nice and has some improvements but has hi system requirements is is full of conveniences but not essentials.

Vista will take at least a year to settle down. If you're happy with trying to keep up with all the driver updates especially video drivers, then go for it. Note: Nvidia drivers are loaded with bugs and there are several class action lawsuits being formed. Nvidia's "Vista Ready" just isn't. But about half seem to have some kind of problems and not just with games. Hardware too.

Microsoft did such a horrible job of working with vendors on legacy XP-Windows 2000 application-hardware compatibility that everything is up in the air. Don't expect windows vista drivers for hardware you already own until late 2007 at best.

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Thanks guys. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif XP Pro it is. Now which one? XP Pro or XP X64?

Since the system is 64 bit, should I go with the 64 version of XP?

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I have a 64bit system, but Ive stuck to XP32bit, due to some hardware not having 64bit drivers (last I checked anyway, might need to relook)
But then, IIRC, some software has problems with XP64
So, look into making sure the hardware has 64bit drivers, and the software you use is known to work on XP64

Or maybe, Ive just been out the game for so long Im talking total rubbish

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That's what my win98 box is for.

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The 32 bit version of XP has a lot more support for just about anything, and very few applications have embraced the 64 bit era. I'd suggest sticking with 32 bit.

Also, I see that you have a Core 2 Duo E6320 picked out.

If you do decide to go with the 32 bit XP, I'd suggest getting a Core 2 Duo E6600. From the quick pricing I did, it seems the E6600 is about $80 more, but runs at 2.4GHz compared to 1.8GHz. If you can upgrade to that and don't mind the little extra cost, that's a pretty significant speed increase.