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Thanks to evryone for the info. I really doubt that I'll be joining a network so it looks like I can save myself $100 and go with Home Premiun x64 :)
Thanks to evryone for the info. I really doubt that I'll be joining a network so it looks like I can save myself $100 and go with Home Premiun x64 :)
Hi there : Larger amount of RAM needed for Gaming : Why please ?????
64 bit is the OS of choice I agree -- but GAMING per se doesn't actually require large amounts of RAM
For Gaming what IS mega important is a DECENT GPU where most of the video and rendering processes are off loaded from the main processor and system RAM anyway -- AND the fastest DISKS you can find as well -- not HUGE disks but FAST one's -- I'd recommend an SSD for the main OS.
Processor power IS important too --but if you have the top of the line GPU the processor plays less importance than you might think. Still get a QUAD anyway.
Obviously you must have some sort of sensible size RAM -- 8GB is cheap enough -- but don't go Bonkers with RAM while neglecting the other parts of the system.
Cheers
jimbo
Your build looks killer, your choices are good, and I'd agree, Windows Seven Home Premium x64 looks like the choice. be sure to share your build with us in the Show us your rig thread
A Guy
You're very welcome and a wise choice if I may say so.
Just goes to prove that a bit if research is invaluable if you're looking to save some money.
The $100 you've saved on the operating system could always be put to anything else you need for your new build.
Anyway, do keep us posted as to how things go. :)
Where do I find the Show Us Your Rig thread?
Try to use 64 bit because i think its better as it can give extra speed to your System while you play game or something else....
Thank you, I will definitely be going with x64. I looked in to the retail version and it comes with both x32 and x64 to choose from:)
Let me clarify a few things. First, to the OP, you were told where yo get SP1 after you install the OS, but if you look around, you should be able to buy Home Premium with SP1 already incorporated. If not, you can download one from here: Download the media refresh version to match whatever you buy....if it doesn't already come with SP1.
Windows 7 Digital River direct links: Multiple Languages; X86 & X64 - Page 60
As for those questioning the memory usage for gaming, 4 GB should be the minimum considered. Many of the current games can use several GB of memory at once. In addition to this....why not? Memory is dirt cheap right now. As we've seen before with memory, and now hard drives....we're one natural disaster away from skyrocketing prices.