Is it worth?

GodsOtherHand · 07-03-2009, 08:43 AM

As i understand, Windows vista/7 are the way to go, especialy if you got a dual-core processor. My system easily supports vista, but i would like to ask: if I am usually using 32bit software, is it worth going on vista?

csc2000e · 07-03-2009, 09:10 AM

If I were you, I would skip Vista. Windows 7 is just better in many ways. You can download the Windows 7 RC for free. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx
And then "upgrade" to the final Windows 7 later. If your computer can handle Vista, then it can handle Windows 7 better. You could either dual-boot your current XP install with win7 or just do a clean install. Thats up to you. (also, they do have the 32-bit version of Win7)

GodsOtherHand · 07-04-2009, 02:40 AM

But will i notice a speed boots on my pc? (since i got a 64bit processor, i'm going with the 64bit OS version..)

**jcgriff2** · 07-04-2009, 03:57 AM

Before considering Windows 7 x64, make sure you can find signed 64-bit drivers for ALL devices. Both Vista x64 & Windows 7 x64 mandate signed drivers. Deviced w/out them will not start up.

Take the advice given by csc2000e - try Windows 7 RC x86 (32-bit) test version first.

csc2000e · 07-04-2009, 06:19 AM

Just so you know, I am running Windows 7 RC 64-bit and all my devices work. I've got quite a few too. To get the most out of a 64-bit OS you should make sure you have 4GB of ram. That seems to be the "sweet spot" right now. And its pretty cheap to get.

GodsOtherHand · 07-05-2009, 12:48 AM

hmmm, only got 2gb of RAM, and getting more is out of the question for a certain period..

Mynaras · 07-05-2009, 01:00 PM

I run Windows 7 x64 on my laptop and it works fine with 2Gb of RAM, though I am planning to upgrade to 4Gb when I have the opportunity so that World of Warcraft runs more smoothly. I noticed a huge improvement from Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 32-bit and good improvement from 32-bit to 64-bit (that may have been just the upgrade from Beta to RC). As long as you can find those drivers you should get Win7, especially because it's free.

**tosh9i** · 07-05-2009, 02:37 PM

You have until July 11 to get the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49.95

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...ight=windows+7

Note: this is a retail version which won't expire.

GodsOtherHand · 07-06-2009, 12:10 AM

Ok, Windows 7 here i come :) Ty all

07-03-2009, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
GodsOtherHand Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 52 OS: Windows XP SP3	Is it worth? As i understand, Windows vista/7 are the way to go, especialy if you got a dual-core processor. My system easily supports vista, but i would like to ask: if I am usually using 32bit software, is it worth going on vista?

07-03-2009, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
csc2000e Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 340 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: Is it worth? If I were you, I would skip Vista. Windows 7 is just better in many ways. You can download the Windows 7 RC for free. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win.../download.aspx And then "upgrade" to the final Windows 7 later. If your computer can handle Vista, then it can handle Windows 7 better. You could either dual-boot your current XP install with win7 or just do a clean install. Thats up to you. (also, they do have the 32-bit version of Win7) __________________ These walls fall down around me but I will stand And though my body be burned away I will live

07-04-2009, 02:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
GodsOtherHand Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 52 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is it worth? But will i notice a speed boots on my pc? (since i got a 64bit processor, i'm going with the 64bit OS version..)

07-04-2009, 03:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 9,846 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Is it worth? Before considering Windows 7 x64, make sure you can find signed 64-bit drivers for ALL devices. Both Vista x64 & Windows 7 x64 mandate signed drivers. Deviced w/out them will not start up. Take the advice given by csc2000e - try Windows 7 RC x86 (32-bit) test version first. __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread My availability will be limited through ~ October 2009 Last edited by jcgriff2; 07-04-2009 at 03:58 AM.

07-04-2009, 06:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
csc2000e Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 340 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: Is it worth? Just so you know, I am running Windows 7 RC 64-bit and all my devices work. I've got quite a few too. To get the most out of a 64-bit OS you should make sure you have 4GB of ram. That seems to be the "sweet spot" right now. And its pretty cheap to get. __________________ These walls fall down around me but I will stand And though my body be burned away I will live

07-05-2009, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
GodsOtherHand Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 52 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is it worth? hmmm, only got 2gb of RAM, and getting more is out of the question for a certain period..

07-05-2009, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mynaras Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 17 OS: Windows 7 RC	Re: Is it worth? I run Windows 7 x64 on my laptop and it works fine with 2Gb of RAM, though I am planning to upgrade to 4Gb when I have the opportunity so that World of Warcraft runs more smoothly. I noticed a huge improvement from Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 32-bit and good improvement from 32-bit to 64-bit (that may have been just the upgrade from Beta to RC). As long as you can find those drivers you should get Win7, especially because it's free.

07-05-2009, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
tosh9i TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,811 OS: Windows XP	Re: Is it worth? You have until July 11 to get the Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49.95 http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthr...ight=windows+7 Note: this is a retail version which won't expire. __________________ Tosh Last edited by tosh9i; 07-05-2009 at 02:42 PM.

07-06-2009, 12:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
GodsOtherHand Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 52 OS: Windows XP SP3	Re: Is it worth? Ok, Windows 7 here i come :) Ty all