Vista version question

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Those of you who use Vista, which version do you run Ultimate or Home Premium? 32 or 64bit?

WinXP only supports 3 GB of ram and it requires 2 GBs to run smoothly. As much as I regret it I will be forced to upgrade to Vista to make use of 64 bit architecture with proper driver support.

This is my current shopping list for a new PC

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz
ZeroTherm Nirvana NV120 HSF
Corsair 750 TX PSU
2x Radeon HD 3870GX2 graphics cards crossfire configuration
Abit IX38 Quad GT motherboard
4GB (2x2GB) OCZ DDR2-800 CAS5 RAM
2 Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 7200.11 HDD raid zero configuration
Samsung 20x SATA DVDRW
Antec P182 case
 
Why not give Windows XP Professional x64 Edition a try??

As for me, I'm running Vista Ultimate x64. But when I build my new rig, I'm going to try and go the XP route, though if unsuccessful I will upgrade to Vista.

EDIT:// By the way, do you like the Abit IX38 motherboard? How's it run?

- Joey
 
I'm using Vista Ultimate x64 and have no complaint about it; the Home Premium version is also fine if you're not interested in advanced security features and Remote Desktop. Support may be somewhat better for Vista x64 than XP x64 because manufacturers are required to submit x64 drivers for Vista WHQL, but did not for XP. But while I was a little nervous about hearing all the Vista hate for a year, I've found it to be quite fine, myself.
 
XP does not require 2G to run smooth, it is all dependant what you use on your computer that decides that

XP 64bit just doesnt have the driver support vista does, and why buy a 5 year old 64bit OS, might as well just get vista 64x.
 
Mithent said:
I'm using Vista Ultimate x64 and have no complaint about it; the Home Premium version is also fine if you're not interested in advanced security features and Remote Desktop.
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What sort of security features?
 
Zakter said:
What sort of security features?
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Since Ultimate is a superset of Home Premium and Enterprise, it gains the Business/Enterprise-level security features such as Group Policy and BitLocker, and better backup, in the form of Previous Versions and Complete PC Backup (both Volume Shadow Copy technologies). It will also join a domain, but that's useless for home users.

This lays out most of the differences:
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2068721,00.asp
 
If this is a PC that will not sit on a domain, Home Premium x64 is probably the best choice.
 
Ultimate 64 on my main production PC
Ultimate 64 on my HTPC
Ultimate 64 on my gaming rig
Ultimate 64 on my Laptop...


Anyway, unless you are putting this machine on a domain, or need Remote Desktop, (both of which I do) Home Premium is probably a better solution (well price wise)

Unless you have some old printers/scanners or other things that may/maynot have Vista support, I'd stay away from XP 64bit.

Just my $0.02
 
If you are willing to go with an OEM copy of Vista while you are buying those parts, you can get Ultimate for less than $200. As far as 32 vs 64 bit, you could install 64 and run it 30 days. If you are happy activate it then. If not, format and try the 32 bit. If you don't like either, go back to XP.
 
Ultimate x64 on all my machines. Never had an issue with any of them. 2 laptops, 3 desktops.

Works like a champ. They have between 1.5 GB - 8 GB of RAM.

vLite works great, but it does have problems with updates and service packs. If you can score a deal on Ultimate, go for it. Otherwise Home Premium gets the job done.
 
SquidyTweak said:
Vista x64 business, free through school here and no problems so far!!
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Actually, Unless someone really wants the media center stuff, I usually recommend Business edition. Previous Versions is one of those "must haves" for me. I really wish that feature was on all versions of Vista instead of Business and Ultimate.
 
I am leaning towards an OEM copy of Home premium. should I go 32 or 64 with my new hardware? My PC is 99% gaming and 1% school work :)
 
Mithent said:
Since Ultimate is a superset of Home Premium and Enterprise, it gains the Business/Enterprise-level security features such as Group Policy and BitLocker, and better backup, in the form of Previous Versions and Complete PC Backup (both Volume Shadow Copy technologies). It will also join a domain, but that's useless for home users.

This lays out most of the differences:
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2068721,00.asp
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Actually, the only reason I bought ultimate was for the domain controls :p

And the poker game. The rest is pretty useless, especially to me.
 
The only real reason I bought Ultimate over the other versions was because of enhanced security features like BitLocker. Worth it? Who knows. But the feature exists and I'm using it none-the-less.

- Joey
 
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