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    Windows XP, Server 2008, or Windows 7 (7100)?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Shaythong, Apr 25, 2009.

  1. Shaythong

    Shaythong Notebook Evangelist

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    Should I use Windows XP, Server 2008, or Windows 7 (7100)? Which would give the better advantage to gaming performance and overall system performance?
     
    Shaythong, Apr 25, 2009
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  2. qhn

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    What games are you thinking of? What type of performance are you expecting?

    For each mentioned OS, you can get x/x/x pros and cons.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 26, 2009
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  3. Shaythong

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    They're not really intensive games but it's like The Sims 2, World of Warcraft, Counterstrike: Source, etc.

    What kind of pros and cons were you thinking of?
     
    Shaythong, Apr 26, 2009
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  4. Kocane

    Kocane Notebook Deity

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    Well im probably alone but i hate everything new in Windows 7 except the performance.
     
    Kocane, Apr 26, 2009
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    just use the os you have a licence for, and don't worry about beta or server osses.

    it's not like they magically change everything about your system usage, or games at all.

    use what's on your system, and ask if you think something doesn't work as it should. then we help.
     
    davepermen, Apr 26, 2009
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    Was looking for benchmarks but I might as well stay with XP now for compatibility, and ease. Performance is fine for Windows 7, but I'd just wait until later.

    Thanks Dave! :cool:
     
    Shaythong, Apr 27, 2009
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