what is the best OS for gaming on this rig?


  1. Chalky Emultion
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    what is the best OS for gaming on this rig?


    hi,
    today I'm going to re-install Windows on my second pc. It has got:

    - Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @1.86 GHz
    - 3 GB DDR2 Dual-Channel @667 MHz
    - Asus P5LP-LE motherboard
    - Ati Radeon HD 4870 X2 (actually using only 1 core)
    - 600W PSU
    - 300 GB Hard Drive @7200 rpm
    - Windows 7 Professional 32 bit

    my question is: what is the best OS for gaming on this pc? My choiches are:

    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
    Windows XP Professional 32 bit
    Windows XP Professional 64 bit
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  3. Golden
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    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
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    Hi,

    It depends entirely on the games - they need to be compatible with the OS. As a rule of thumb, I would recommend Windows 7 32 bit because:


    • you only have 3GB RAM (64 bit won't give you any more benefit)


    • Windows 7 will allow you to run many applications under compatibility mode

    Again, check the specific game requirements - they ultimately dictate the OS used.

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  4. Chalky Emultion
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    In terms of performance, is Windows 7 faster than Windows XP?
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  6. Golden
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    It depends on the game, and hardware, but in general terms...yes.
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  7. Chalky Emultion
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    ok, thank you. I installed Windows 7 32bit again :)
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  8. AddRAM
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Can you upgrade your memory ? Will you max out your memory in the future ?

    I would reinstall 64 bit b4 you go installing all your programs and games.

    http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=en&cc=us#N144

    4 gigs max, I would still install 64 bit.
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  10. flashback99
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    XP Professional 32 Bit
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    Windows 7 OS has better CPU usage and efficiency in terms of processing.

    With multiple core cpu's Windows 7 and upper is recommended.
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  11. OldMX
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    Microsoft Windows 10 Professional / Windows 7 Professional
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    Stick to 32bit.
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  12. Chalky Emultion
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    I actually have 3GB of RAM, and the max I can use on this motherboard are 4 GB... But I'm not going to upgrade this pc anymore :)
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