Which OS should i get? Advice please

Ollie83 · 31 Oct 2009 at 05:15

Ok at the minute i have vista 64-bit OS on my pc which is solely a gaming rig. My specs are i7 920, gtx 295, 6 gigs ram.

I would like advice as to what to do OS wise. Should i bother upgrading to Windows 7 now as i have little or no issues running the games i play in Vista? If i should get windows 7 which one would you recommend?

Thanks guys

GK7 · 31 Oct 2009 at 06:29

I would upgrade to Windows 7 - game performance won't change, but the UI (in my opinion) is much improved over Vista and it feels far quicker to use. Also, I think the prices for Win7 go up in January. As for the version, Home Premium would be fine.

Raumarik · 31 Oct 2009 at 07:35

I'd stick with Vista personally and use the cash for something else. In your situation you've got a decent 64 bit OS and Win 7 isn't an enormous jump although I do like it a lot.

If you feel the need though go for:

Windows 7 64 bit Home premium as GK7 suggested or if you want remote desktop/builtin backup (seems to take ages in my experience) then head for 64 bit Win 7 pro.

arc@css · 31 Oct 2009 at 10:40

Sorry to push in but I am still using XP 32, would it be worth while to purchase Win7 now since I read the bit about price rises?
Also what version should I go for?

Should add that I use my system for gaming, films, stuff like that.

willhub · 31 Oct 2009 at 11:02

I'd go for a version of Windows 7 that has basically everything apart from ultimate extras, I think Win7 Pro is the one you'd want. The prices do seem abit high though but if you can afford it I'd recommend the upgrade, Windows 7 seems a better OS to me, faster, more stable, uses less memory, don't get me wrong Windows Vista is a good OS but I think Windows 7 is well worth the upgrade.

arc@css · 31 Oct 2009 at 11:16

Premium then

theheyes · 31 Oct 2009 at 11:44

If you can afford it get Home Premium. If you're really not bothered and see the OS as just a hoop you have to jump through to play your games then Vista will be absolutely fine for a long time.

The only thing that throws a spanner in the works is the current low price.

vidda · 31 Oct 2009 at 11:45

For home, I would go for Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit every time (would also definitely upgrade Vista!). I can't see the benefits of having Pro over HP for a gaming rig.

I can't imagine you would be running games in XP mode (presumably slow) or tying it to a domain?!

arc@css · 31 Oct 2009 at 12:31

What will the price be for Win7 Premium when it rises in January or whenever?

Are we looking at much higher, if so, I'll buy later today.

Ollie83 · 31 Oct 2009 at 19:47

Are these price rises confirmed? If so i will probably buy 7 HP now. I can afford to purchase any version, i just begrudge spending money on anything other than games or beers