Updating to Vista

alphonzo_evans · 01-17-2008, 04:01 AM

Hi. Recently i built a new computer for gaming and 3d Animation reasons. The thing is, I have DX10 video card but i cant run DX10 due to the fact that i don't have windows Vista. I'm interested in Updating to windows vista, but several people have told me that vista demands a lot for power. I was wondering if my computer currently meets specs for me to be able to run windows vista problem free with my games and software. Also, i have lots of school data and such from my 3d programs that would probably be lost, any way to keep that old data without having to put it all on dvd or external HDD?

Specs:
CPU: AMD anthlon 64 X2 Dual 6000+
Motherboard: Infinity NF ULTRAII-M2
Ram: 2.00 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA 8800 GTS
HardDrive: 180 GB
OS: Windows XP
Power Supply: 450w

2pistolpacker · 01-17-2008, 05:20 AM

I believe that your system, as is would run Vista, but if you built it just for DirectX 10 gaming you should add more memory. Vista(64bit) will benefit more from the added memory than XP(32bit). Run this program, Vista Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

Mike

1 g0t 0wn3d · 01-17-2008, 05:31 AM

You should run vista fine however you should upgrade your power supply before you damage your system see the psu info link in my sig.

madmatt10583 · 01-17-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJZZZ

I believe that your system, as is would run Vista, but if you built it just for DirectX 10 gaming you should add more memory. Vista(64bit) will benefit more from the added memory than XP(32bit). Run this program, Vista Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx

Mike

I would dissagree. I'm using 2gb of ram and there's not a game my system won't play.
2 gb is all you need for gaming at this moment in time.

Ohh. your pc will run vista fine but be prepared for fps drops in some games. I personally wouldnt bother moving from xp yet.

ebackhus · 01-17-2008, 07:43 PM

If 3D design is your bag then DON'T move up to Vista. When I was using Vista Ultimate I found only ONE of my 3D programs worked out of about 5 I use regularly. I couldn't accept an 80% failure rate so I reverted back to XP and have been happy since. You can happily and easily install and use up to 3GB of RAM with XP which is good for games and perfect for designing.

alphonzo_evans · 01-17-2008, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

You should run vista fine however you should upgrade your power supply before you damage your system see the psu info link in my sig.

Ive recent been having random crashes during my games this last week. Could this be due to my power supply.

1 g0t 0wn3d · 01-18-2008, 04:05 AM

thats a big yes

alphonzo_evans · 01-18-2008, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

thats a big yes

Thank you very much. i been window shopping online for a new power supply and i found a nicely priced 550w one.

1 g0t 0wn3d · 01-18-2008, 04:29 AM

for a 8800 i would go no less then a qualllity 650 watt

alphonzo_evans · 01-18-2008, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 g0t 0wn3d

for a 8800 i would go no less then a qualllity 650 watt

Thank you so much guys. you've been a Big help.

1 g0t 0wn3d · 01-18-2008, 04:58 AM

Sure anytime

01-17-2008, 04:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
alphonzo_evans Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 37 OS: Xp	Updating to Vista Hi. Recently i built a new computer for gaming and 3d Animation reasons. The thing is, I have DX10 video card but i cant run DX10 due to the fact that i don't have windows Vista. I'm interested in Updating to windows vista, but several people have told me that vista demands a lot for power. I was wondering if my computer currently meets specs for me to be able to run windows vista problem free with my games and software. Also, i have lots of school data and such from my 3d programs that would probably be lost, any way to keep that old data without having to put it all on dvd or external HDD? Specs: CPU: AMD anthlon 64 X2 Dual 6000+ Motherboard: Infinity NF ULTRAII-M2 Ram: 2.00 GB Video Card: NVIDIA 8800 GTS HardDrive: 180 GB OS: Windows XP Power Supply: 450w Last edited by alphonzo_evans; 01-17-2008 at 04:11 AM.

01-17-2008, 05:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
2pistolpacker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 1,038 OS: Win XP Pro My System	Re: Updating to Vista I believe that your system, as is would run Vista, but if you built it just for DirectX 10 gaming you should add more memory. Vista(64bit) will benefit more from the added memory than XP(32bit). Run this program, Vista Upgrade Advisor http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx Mike __________________ Speak kindly to me, beloved master. Revel in my unconditional love, and give me every minute that you can spare, for my time with you is short. --Your faithful dog

01-17-2008, 05:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,430 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Updating to Vista You should run vista fine however you should upgrade your power supply before you damage your system see the psu info link in my sig. __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan[/center]

01-17-2008, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,964 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 26	Re: Updating to Vista If 3D design is your bag then DON'T move up to Vista. When I was using Vista Ultimate I found only ONE of my 3D programs worked out of about 5 I use regularly. I couldn't accept an 80% failure rate so I reverted back to XP and have been happy since. You can happily and easily install and use up to 3GB of RAM with XP which is good for games and perfect for designing. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

01-18-2008, 04:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,430 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Updating to Vista thats a big yes __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan[/center]

01-18-2008, 04:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,430 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Updating to Vista for a 8800 i would go no less then a qualllity 650 watt __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan[/center]

01-18-2008, 04:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,430 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Updating to Vista Sure anytime __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan[/center]