Which OS to use??

JoeDredd

JoeDredd

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Hi all

I have just built my first PC !!! (just trying to decide on GFX card), but whilst making that decision, I need to sort out whether to go for XP or Vista.

1. XP Pro
2. Vista 32 bit
3. Vista 64 bit

Can anyone offer some advice in my decision? I am currently using XP on my old system so I dont mind either way, I do also know that it would be worthwhile adding some more memory as Vista is memory hungry !!

Thank you for reading this request :D
 
Thanks h2009, would it be advisable in buying 2x1 sticks as I have that in my system now, or buy 2x2 sticks and put that with the 2 sticks in my system
 
h2009 said:
Well, to be honest, to 'mix and match' ram it isnt a good idea your motherboard might throw some problems your way. I think you'd be safe buying 2x2 making sure they work by using memtest for a while, and if it does, try adding in your old sticks, run again if it fails adjust any settings you can think of that may help (voltage is a big on for 4gb+ ram) and see if you can fix it.

Just note that you may need to do a bios update.

edit: if i remember correctly theres a patch for vista that you may need to get it working. also search the forums for bios settings using 4gb ram - with my asus boards i had to disable a few things, and enable memory addressing.
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Typical knew I should have bought 4x1 sticks at the same time, whilst on special :( !!!!
Thanks for the advice re 4gb will check this when I have sorted GFX ;)
 
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