Windows 7 anyone?

[Chris.]

Depends....what do you use your computer for? Gaming, photo/video processing, simple Office tasks, just internet. It really depends on how much of a load you are putting on it. I'd use XP 90% of the time. It doesnt rape your system of it's resources just to run, and it runs quickly with todays computers that have 3 gigs of ram out of the box. 7 is just a slightly more refined version of Vista. It still uses a lot of resources (not as much as vista). I am running vista on my machine. I never had a problem with it other than some program compatibility issues that still havent been fixed. I also have gig of ram and an intel 2 core duo e4300 processor. I would like a better one, but it gets the job done for most things. What are the specs of your computer? Really, a brand new computer can be had for under $700 nowadays. It's almost not worth it to upgrade the motherboard/processor.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Depends....what do you use your computer for? Gaming, photo/video processing, simple Office tasks, just internet. It really depends on how much of a load you are putting on it. I'd use XP 90% of the time. It doesnt rape your system of it's resources just to run, and it runs quickly with todays computers that have 3 gigs of ram out of the box. 7 is just a slightly more refined version of Vista. It still uses a lot of resources (not as much as vista). I am running vista on my machine. I never had a problem with it other than some program compatibility issues that still havent been fixed. I also have gig of ram and an intel 2 core duo e4300 processor. I would like a better one, but it gets the job done for most things. What are the specs of your computer? Really, a brand new computer can be had for under $700 nowadays. It's almost not worth it to upgrade the motherboard/processor.

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My Computer:

Compaq 686 P2 V. 3.08 8/07/2001. (512KB)/ 65K Memory Application/ Physical 511MB/ Virtual Total 2,047 MB. I mostly e-mail & Surf The Web, use Office Occasionally. Thanks For The Advice!

Greg

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by longknocker

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My Computer:

Compaq 686 P2 V. 3.08 8/07/2001. (512KB)/ 65K Memory Application/ Physical 511MB/ Virtual Total 2,047 MB. I mostly e-mail & Surf The Web, use Office Occasionally. Thanks For The Advice!

Greg

Prob be easier to just get a new machine at this point. If you just email, surf, and use office you can can get a new desktop on the cheap these days.

[BORIStheBLADE]

Originally Posted by longknocker

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My Computer:

Compaq 686 P2 V. 3.08 8/07/2001. (512KB)/ 65K Memory Application/ Physical 511MB/ Virtual Total 2,047 MB. I mostly e-mail & Surf The Web, use Office Occasionally. Thanks For The Advice!

Greg

I agree on buying a new one. Most likely the new OS will be $100.00+ alone.
You buy a new computer it will have Windows 7 installed, a hell of a lot faster and would be more power efficient. You might save a couple of $ on your electrical bill.

Quick comparison..

My old P4 windows machine idled at 70 watts.
I have a three year old Mac mini that has twice the power and idles at 24-27 watts.

Yes its a smaller computer.... but it has better performance than my old P4.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by BORIStheBLADE

I agree on buying a new one. Most likely the new OS will be $100.00+ alone.
You buy a new computer it will have Windows 7 installed, a hell of a lot faster and would be more power efficient. You might save a couple of $ on your electrical bill.

Quick comparison..

My old P4 windows machine idled at 70 watts.
I have a three year old Mac mini that has twice the power and idles at 24-27 watts.

Yes its a smaller computer.... but it has better performance than my old P4.

Thanks For The Advice, Guys! Mac or PC? I already know the PC system & wonder about learning MAC?

[VirtualSmitty]

Originally Posted by longknocker

Thanks For The Advice, Guys! Mac or PC? I already know the PC system & wonder about learning MAC?

Hard to say. Depends how much money you want to spend, macs aren't cheap.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

Hard to say. Depends how much money you want to spend, macs aren't cheap.

Probably Stay With The PC, Then, to save money. Thanks For All the Good Advice, All!

[BORIStheBLADE]

With Windows 7 coming out I wouldn't mind getting a PC. My netbook is running Windows 7 right now and its day and night difference on this little bugger.