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Old 2006-06-21, 21:51   Link #1
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Question Which OS is the Best?

Im going to buy a Custom Computer, but i dont know with Operating System to buy.....
Heres a little description...
HD=480GB
Processor=Reconsidering
Memory=2GB
Graphic=ASUS EN7300LE/HTD/128M
Motherboard=ASUS A8N-VM CSM/NBP
Thats all i know so far....

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Old 2006-06-21, 22:33   Link #2
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What you mean you dont know which OS to buy?
If you are familiar with Windows, Just get Windows XP.
Buy the OEM version should be 140 something.

Unless you are thinking of venturing into Linux... Which can be a little hard for someone new to it.
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Old 2006-06-21, 22:43   Link #3
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Well. my first bit of advice is reconsider everything. An athlon fx is a waste of money. Go with an x2, or even a single core athlon 64 instead.
I'd recommend one of the following.
Single core:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103633
dual core:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103735

Notice they're am2. This is for future upgradability. Plus, if you wait about a month, I've heard there will be a significant price drop for amd processors.

Also, it seems you're going cheap on the graphics card and mobo. Spend the savings from not getting an fx series on the other components.
I was considering one of these mobos, but I dont really have the money to build a new system right now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813127236
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131013
Neither is a great deal more money than the one you're considering, both support sli, and the additional cost will be more than offset by the savings on the processor with enough left over for the video card. I'm a bit behind on video cards though, so I'll leave that to someone else.

Anyway, to answer your initial question, you have a choice between windows xp, the upcoming windows vista, and the various linux builds. I'd recommend getting windows xp, then setting up a dual boot with whatever build of linux catches your eye. If you've never used linux, you can download a live cd version like knoppix, which like the name suggests, doesn't need to be installed, and boots off a cd. *That is the name live cd suggests*
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Old 2006-06-21, 22:50   Link #4
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The best operating system for you rig really depends on what you're planning to do on it. If your intent is gaming (which based on your CPU choice I'd wager is the case), stick to a Windows OS as almost every game currently available is playable on it.

Although, I have to wonder, with such a beast of a processor, why are you going with a GPU that will bottleneck and limit your performance? Cost issues? Wait a bit before deciding, with the upcoming release of the Intel Core 2 (or something like that) there is an expected 50% drop in price on all AMD CPUs.

/me waits on the back order for his Athlon 64 X2 4400+ (AM2) >.>;
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Old 2006-06-22, 00:26   Link #5
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just a similar question i wonder what is the difference between the different windows OS systems out now ?
Like windows media center and windows xp professional?
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Old 2006-06-22, 00:59   Link #6
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I just know someone is going to call me on it for it being too generalized or simplistic but...

Windows XP Home Edition - The toned down and simplified OS. While still, in terms of function and usability, similar to XP Pro, it lacks many of the advanced features and functions that, if used incorrectly, can really screw up a person's PC. Perfect for anyone who just wants to use their PC for general computing.

Windows XP Professional Edition - All the bells and whistles. It is basically the same OS as XP Home but it includes better networking support, functions and, dare I say, user based security.

Windows Media Center - Exactly as the name implies, its meant for media centers or home theatre PCs. The OS is specialized and tweaked for audio/video play back but foresakes many/all of the features from XP Pro and ends up being no better than XP Home.

Remember, this is all just my opinion. >.>
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Old 2006-06-22, 06:29   Link #7
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You forgot the x64 version ^^.
It is available as oem at the moment or as 120 day trial,
you can download it from microsoft.
However do not expect that all 32bit application run flawlessly,
plus you might run into driver troubles.
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Old 2006-06-22, 07:44   Link #8
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Unless you are thinking of venturing into Linux... Which can be a little hard for someone new to it.
That's what many people seem to think, but they have developed during these years. Both the installation and use should be as easy as on Windows. Personally, I can recommend SuSe10, which is also something my university uses (and finnish military, for that matter).
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Old 2006-06-22, 09:57   Link #9
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That's what many people seem to think, but they have developed during these years. Both the installation and use should be as easy as on Windows. Personally, I can recommend SuSe10, which is also something my university uses (and finnish military, for that matter).
Problem is all the programs that he is used to using wont work at all. He'll have to hunt and search for Linux equivalents. Games wont work, Mplayer will work though its a little limited compared to windows Directshow varients.

Get Windows XP Professional from newegg.com for 140 bucks.
Pretty good deal.

And wait before you buy! Product prices are droping on AMD's processors. Wait till August.
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Old 2006-06-22, 15:16   Link #10
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Problem is all the programs that he is used to using wont work at all. He'll have to hunt and search for Linux equivalents. Games wont work, Mplayer will work though its a little limited compared to windows Directshow varients.
Which is why I suggested a dual boot system. He can gradually get more comfortable with linux and switch back to windows for gaming. With 480 gigs of hd space as planned, he can easily spare a few for a linux partition.
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Old 2006-06-22, 18:34   Link #11
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What the above said. ATM, Linux should be used mainly for office and Internet use. Games, publishing, and graphics, unfortunately, are out of its reach for the time being. But as a positive side, the projects develope and most SuSe installations are not only free, but open and safer than Wintows rigs. Those who do not want to play their latest "Battlefield 10" or o'le "Counter Strike 1.0 beta" do not really need to spend even that 140 bucks.

Personally, I have taken into liking SuSe simply because when Vista comes, WinXP will soon be dropped out from support. This will include customer-support and security updates. So then you have to pay big bucks of the new OS or jump out cold to a different one. By having a dual-boot machine now, I, at least, will have an option to choose if Vista is worth that 300 bucks they will be charging yearly.
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Old 2006-06-22, 19:19   Link #12
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Yes.... However unless he expresses interest into an unfamiliar OS, there is no reason to push Linux.

I bet you he was wondering which verison of XP he should get. Professional is probably the best since its aimed at Corp Environment. Home is like a broken down verison of Pro.

Btw, Microsoft Just dropped their support for Windows 98. He has more than a few years left of Windows XP.
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Old 2006-06-22, 19:20   Link #13
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What the above said. ATM, Linux should be used mainly for office and Internet use. Games, publishing, and graphics, unfortunately, are out of its reach for the time being. But as a positive side, the projects develope and most SuSe installations are not only free, but open and safer than Wintows rigs. Those who do not want to play their latest "Battlefield 10" or o'le "Counter Strike 1.0 beta" do not really need to spend even that 140 bucks.

Personally, I have taken into liking SuSe simply because when Vista comes, WinXP will soon be dropped out from support. This will include customer-support and security updates. So then you have to pay big bucks of the new OS or jump out cold to a different one. By having a dual-boot machine now, I, at least, will have an option to choose if Vista is worth that 300 bucks they will be charging yearly.
Don't worry, microsoft plans to continue to support xp, well with sp2 at least, for 2 years after vista ships. They will be ending support for sp1 though.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/sup...ofsupport.mspx
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Old 2006-06-22, 23:05   Link #14
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Uh... Thank you everyone and especially Kamui4356 for reconsidering which processor to buy too...
I think i might buy Window XP Pro x64 for $95 or Upcoming Window vista for about $120(Pretty cheap because it's my uncle's store) and i reconsiderded about the processor to buy it later since i still need about $150 more... and i decided to change motherboard to ABIT KN9 SLI Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard as Kamui mentioned becuase my uncle has new one thats not sold..... anyways tank you for mentioning the Linux, i might reconsider that too for putting dual boot....
Anywayz,,, Thank You

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Old 2006-06-22, 23:28   Link #15
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Uh... Thank you everyone and especially Kamui4356 for reconsidering which processor to buy too...
Np. The fx series are great processors, but they're overpriced. The same goes for the intel pentium ee series. Unless you have a lot of money to spend, it's better to go with a cheaper alternative and invest the savings in the rest of the system.
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