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Windows 7 Resources?
Posted: 2010-01-08 05:48
by FuzzySquirrel
So, I've been thinking about getting Win 7, but I see no point in getting it if it eats my ram. So for people using it is it closer to XP or Vista? (FPS Wise)
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Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor LE-1300, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.3GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM 667mhz
Hard Drive: 159 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Monitor: Gateway EV700
Sound Card: Realtek HD Audio output
Speakers/Headphones: Logitech ClearChat Stereo
Keyboard: Logitech G15
Mouse: USB Root Hub
Mouse Surface:
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090206-1234)
Motherboard:
Re: Windows 7 Resources?
Posted: 2010-01-08 16:09
by Mr.Hyde
I installed Win 7 (32bit) on a shuttle the other day with only 2GB RAM. At idle it utilized around 500MB of memory.
If you're not upgrading to a 64bit OS, I would stick with XP. In my opinion, if it's not broken, don't fix it.
Unless you like tinkering with stuff to the point of driving your spouse insain. Just one of the perks
Re: Windows 7 Resources?
Posted: 2010-01-09 01:08
by FuzzySquirrel
I was thinking about going 64 bit, so would it be worth it then?
Re: Windows 7 Resources?
Posted: 2010-01-09 03:12
by Peeta
fuzzy ur better off with XP tbh
Re: Windows 7 Resources?
Posted: 2010-01-09 20:16
by Mr.Hyde
If you can go 64bit, go 64bit. Then your main objective would be to get 2GB more ram.
One of the reasons to upgrade to Win7 is for all the nice little perks, like the sidebar, Aero and the cool little icons. Unless you're running 4GB RAM I would take Fighters advice and stick with XP.
Re: Windows 7 Resources?
Posted: 2010-01-10 01:05
by FuzzySquirrel
Well I when ahead and Upgraded to 32bit (for now) and it seems smooth (its amazing compared to vista
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Just updating all my drivers to win 7 ones and then i'll try pr