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    Looking to buy OS software

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by arsenalf, Aug 15, 2008.

  1. arsenalf

    arsenalf Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have been asking for advice on what laptop to buy, I have found a laptop but it has no operating software!. I basically have £70 but i would prefer to spend less obviously. I need advice on what type of windows or linux to get but it needs to be able to run the latest games.


    thanks for any help.
     
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    You'll need to post your specs so we can help you decide whether Windows XP or Vista is the right choice for you. :)

    edit: Forget Linux as it's not a gaming OS.
     
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    V1500 CORE 2 DUO T7500 2.20GHz, 800, 4MB Cache
    8X DVD+/-RW Drive
    Hard Drive 120GB Serial ATA (7200RPM)
    90W AC Adapter
    6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery
    Vostro 1500 Black cover without Camera
    Primary 9-cell 85WHr Li-Ion Battery
    2048 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2x 1024 MB)
    Dell Wireless 1390 802.11b/g Mini-PCI Card
    Vostro 1500 15.4 WXGA+ True Life
    256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT
    Freedos Not Windows


    Here you go i mainly need the laptop for gaming.


    thank you for all your help
     
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    I would say Windows XP. My gaming rig exclusively runs XP because I want to squeeze the most performance out of my games. Although your specs are good enough to run Vista but i'd put 4GB of memory on the laptop.
     
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    Ok this may seem awkward but would u mind showing where to buy it from remembering im from the uk. As i look and get confused about all the servicxe packs
     
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    http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss...h-alias=aps&field-keywords=windows+xp&x=0&y=0

    Just get one with service pack 2. Don't worry about whether it's Service Pack 2 a, b, or c.

    Once you install it you'll go online and update to Service Pack 3. :cool:
     
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    Don't buy any of the OEM products that say "No Operating System". You'll only get an activation key and no disc.
     
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    brilliant thank you soo much m8 your a great help

    Can i get the £65 xp proffesional OEM or do i have to buy the £150 one
     
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