Should I use/buy Windows 7?

Guest2 · 29 Jul 2009 at 15:29

I currently use Windows XP and have a 2gb X2 3800+ machine with an 8800GT.

Mainly use the pc for music and videos, a couple of games are installed and i occasionally do some editing in Photoshop 7

Main questions -

Can it be uninstalled/formatted if i dont like it?
Will it support drivers for 8800, audigy 2zs and Nforce motherboard?
Can i upgrade parts without it moaning?

theheyes · 29 Jul 2009 at 16:03

Are you talking about the release candidate or the final retail?

Guest2 · 29 Jul 2009 at 16:12

theheyes said:
Are you talking about the release candidate or the final retail?

Retail. If it is more stable, faster and supports my hardware I will probably buy it.

If its slower, doesnt support my aging hardware and means i cannot upgrade parts, then I wont

gareth170 · 29 Jul 2009 at 16:24

so you've answered your own question "Should I use/buy Windows 7?" really then..

something daft already!! · 29 Jul 2009 at 16:28

Which chipset is you Motherboard? Via ones of that age don't fair too well. May also have probs with nforce4.

edit: ah i see, nforce. Well it might be OK. I did have problems with older chipsets.

gareth170 · 29 Jul 2009 at 16:29

Guest2 said:
Can it be uninstalled/formatted if i dont like it?
Will it support drivers for 8800, audigy 2zs and Nforce motherboard?
Can i upgrade parts without it moaning?

yes u can format your hdd and reinstall xp

yes

yes

theheyes · 29 Jul 2009 at 16:31

You could always try the RC to see if your hardware is supported and works the way you want it to before you part with any cash.

Admiral Huddy · 29 Jul 2009 at 16:33

Why don't you create a dual boot on your PC and give W7 RC a whirl before you pass judgement. That way, you can decide for yourself.

Guest2 · 29 Jul 2009 at 17:15

Thanks. Whats this RC? Just a free, cut down version of it. If so is there a download link or do you have to send off for it or something?

gareth170 · 29 Jul 2009 at 17:18

Guest2 said:
Thanks. Whats this RC? Just a free, cut down version of it. If so is there a download link or do you have to send off for it or something?

basicly its beta..

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/get/download.aspx