XP vs Vista

[Mr. Tastix]

I only use Windows when I play games, Out of the box Ubuntu does every single basic and intermediate thing any general user could do, and better than windows or mac os x...and all the software is free.

My idea system is a high-end gaming desktop with both Linux and Windows installed. Windows for gaming and Linux for other crap such as my websites and general use.

[Destroyerzero]

Ubuntu Linux and Fedora Core are good for the average person...But FreeBSD is the most efficient one if you are a fan of Unix.

[Jon]

Now see, I'd add you on msn but then theres the issue of windows live messenger not being compatible with XP 64 bit.

[Siva]

XP 32bit > Vista 32bit > XP 64bit > Vista 64bit.

This is if you play games on a serious business kind of schedule.

Compatibility issues left right and center the MINUTE you downgrade to Vista or a 64bit platform.

[Destroyerzero]

I have windows Live messenger installed right now on XP-64 bit and its actually on right now. One reason I don't use a 32-bit system is because I have 8GB of RAM and I know how to make use of that....

XP-64 bit > XP-32 bit > Vista 32 bit > Vista 64 bit

Performance Wise, you get more performance on XP 64-bit than 32-bit. I've benchmarked this and know the architecture behind the OS and the hardware. The performance you get is between 7 - 30% depending on the program. Crytek even posted that you get a 22 - 25% performance increase in Crysis on 64-bit vs 32 bit OS.

When you don't want 64 bit, the 32-bit XP has come a long way and it works for games. Vista 32 bit gives you a Performance Hit of 20% in games due to the graphic card spliting the task between accelerating the game and the desktop. Vista 64 bit has driver issues and many still are prototypes that were not covered in Vista SP1. At anyrate, Direct X 10.1 will give you a large performance hit...specially when you have one of those 1680 x 1050 LCD monitors and are forced to RUN all games, even those that don't need it at x4 Anti Alliasing.

What compatability issues are you refering to on XP 64 bit? I've tested over 30 games and they all work fine. I have a good set of drivers for all my parts on XP-64 bit? Of course, each person is different. Maybe Im lucky that I havent ran into heavy problems with XP-64 bit. I know a few years ago it was a nightmare to find a decent set of 64-bit drivers.

[Siva]

You don't get a 22-25% performance increase in Crysis, that's bullshit.

[Dae]

I use XP on my old computers and Vista on the new (including two MacBooks).

I like both systems, and I haven't had any performance issues on Vista. Moreover, Vista seemed to run more smoothly on better hardware, at least I hope that such corporation as Microsoft doesn't fool its users.

I won't use 64bit OSes because I'm afraid that one of hundred programs I'm used to use every day, won't run properly. This is more important than the performance in the games for me.