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Thread ID: 21947	2002-07-08 04:15:00	Which CPU with which OS?	Jase1 (459)	Press F1

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60743	2002-07-08 04:15:00	Hi Just wondering which type of CPU processor and speed would you people recommend for a gaming computer and for internet surfing and with which Os? I need something that's not too expensive. Thanks alot :-)	Jase1 (459)
60744	2002-07-08 04:44:00	XP processor as fast as you can afford :) but you need to make the whole system match. a fast processor is a waste if the rest of the pc is not up to speed. os?? i'm inclined to go for winXP but i would wait untill sp1 comes out if you can. other wise good old 98se still does the job ;-).	tweak'e (174)
60745	2002-07-08 07:54:00	AMD XP 1800+ would be the best cpu to get, if your budget is tight . As for OS, hummm Win98SE, winME and winXP pro are good for gaming . But it depends on what OS you like . I personally like winxp pro, I've had no problems what soever with any apps or games I run, but it seems that xp has been giving other people a lot of problem in gaming . XP has all the latest drivers and features as well as looks security . If you don't need all these then Win98SE would be the one you want . Don't ever go with xp home edition . it's crap full stop .	boom23 (176)
60746	2002-07-08 08:11:00	> As for OS, hummm Win98SE, winME and winXP pro are > good for gaming . But it depends on what OS you like . > I personally like winxp pro, I've had no problems > what soever with any apps or games I run, but it > seems that xp has been giving other people a lot of > problem in gaming . > > XP has all the latest drivers and features as well as > looks security . If you don't need all these then > Win98SE would be the one you want . Don't ever go > with xp home edition . it's crap full stop . Win XP Pro has support for a second processor for dual CPU motherboards, file encryption and security features, plus remote access designed for corporate lan situations . Mostly these are as useful as a third nostril to the average user . Check it out here: . microsoft . com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/choosing2 . asp" target="_blank">www . microsoft . com So why are you convinced that XP Pro is OK but XP home is c**p??	godfather (25)
60747	2002-07-08 08:37:00	It's personal experience with xp home. And alot of people that I know of in real life and on the internet, most of them hate xp home. There are a lot of features that xp pro has and xp home hasn't. Xp home is meant for gaming but I disagree. Why don't you try it yourself. have xp pro and xp home running and compare them.	boom23 (176)
60748	2002-07-08 08:41:00	Oh by the way, didn't Jase1 quote "gaming computer and internet surfing" so why security? i take it as NTFS? and Dual processor? you're just gonna confuse Jase1 with that.	boom23 (176)
60749	2002-07-08 08:55:00	It wasnt a reply to jase so much as a comment to you. As the core of the OS is apparently the same, cannot help wondering what your reason is for making the statement, as XP Pro is more expensive. If you know of any core code differences would be interested to hear them, certainly nothing I have been able to pin down, but I do have an interest in that area but not for gaming (far too old) I agree wholeheartedly that the security isnt needed, or dual processor. But as these are the main difference, for you to suggest that Pro should be used over Home versions seemed curious. As it stands it appears it is based on your perceptions, and not some hard facts? Thats what I am trying to elicit, can you point jase and I to the facts. It is possible that the maturity of the build of both operating systems could be different as well, unless fully patched. Until the driver situation matures I am sure there will be problems, just as people had problems from 95 to 98, from 98 to ME etc.	godfather (25)
60750	2002-07-08 08:57:00	BTW the security is encryption, I understand XP Home handles NTFS or FAT32 The bold and underline on my post appears to be a bug in the forum, has formatted as a url, following the MS one..	godfather (25)
60751	2002-07-08 09:21:00	I have a lot heard alot of problem that people have been encountering with xp home. You can't do some stuff in home version as well as tweaking or optimising. For example gpedit is not included in xp home. And there are a lot more, sorry i just can't think of more. I'd rather stick with win98se if i was gonna go with xp home. Just a personally experience. But if you do a browse around the net, forums, etc. You'll find that xp pro is a lot better than xp home. And it's worth the upgrade.	boom23 (176)
60752	2002-07-08 09:54:00	Goddie, with my lungs a third nostril would be a help sometimes. Poppa John ]:)	Poppa John (284)
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