Good OS

AssistM0nk · 06-19-06, 01:02 PM

well i finally built my first pc... i have everything except for an OS... i've only used windows before.... xp pro is like $120+ is it worth it? or is there a better os for less? or any links to a good deal on xp pro?

six_storm · 06-19-06, 01:13 PM

Check NewEgg constantly because they always run specials on OS software. Also, check out Media Center 2005 edition. It's supposed to be XP Pro with the media center, not to mention it's cheaper than Pro.

**a12ctic** · 06-19-06, 01:14 PM

beos, pcbsd, or linux <3

einstein_314 · 06-19-06, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a12ctic

beos, pcbsd, or linux <3

How did I know that's what you were going to say?

As for the question, I'd say Windows is probably your best bet. Especially if you plan on gaming on it...Do you need XP Pro? Or will Home do just fine? Because Home edition is a bit cheaper...

nV`andrew · 06-19-06, 01:49 PM

i have Pro on all my comps except for my gaming rig, i have home. I see basically no difference lol

Toss3 · 06-19-06, 01:53 PM

I'd get Meida Center 2005 as well, since it contains every feature of xp pro and you get some extra neet stuff, for a lower price than xp pro.

Media Center would also be a wise choice if you plan on getting an xbox360 someday.

**saturnotaku** · 06-19-06, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toss3

I'd get Meida Center 2005 as well, since it contains every feature of xp pro and you get some extra neet stuff, for a lower price than xp pro.

Media Center would also be a wise choice if you plan on getting an xbox360 someday.

Media Center 2005 FTW.

AssistM0nk · 06-19-06, 04:01 PM

aight so i think i'll start lookin for media edition... ne1 got a link for a cheap one? and does it matter if its oem or retail?? oo and i have an athlon 64 3200+ cpu... should i get xp 64 edition or whatever?

einstein_314 · 06-19-06, 04:44 PM

Go for the OEM version if you can, it's a bit cheaper for exactly the same thing. Only thing is I don't think you will be able to get the OEM version unless you buy another piece of hardware with it. And there isn't a 64bit version of media edition...so don't worry about that...

Here's Win XP MCE at Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832102357

**crainger** · 06-19-06, 08:55 PM

Not sure about where you live, but the Academic Version of Pro is the cheapest. In Australia its about $80-120AUD. Cheaper than the OEM and Home versions. You can pick it even if you are not a student, aslong as you promise not to use it for any business purposes.

msxyz · 06-21-06, 02:24 AM

If you don't mind playing games, try Open Qnx.

It's a fully featured real time os with posix compliance and graphic interface. It's also one of the smallest available (there is still a floppy distro), most stable (it has been employed succesfully in "mission critical" environments) and it can be used on a wide variety of computers including the grandma's 486 with 8MB of RAM

06-19-06, 01:02 PM	#1
AssistM0nk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 57	Good OS well i finally built my first pc... i have everything except for an OS... i've only used windows before.... xp pro is like $120+ is it worth it? or is there a better os for less? or any links to a good deal on xp pro?

06-19-06, 01:13 PM	#2
six_storm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 11,575	Re: Good OS Check NewEgg constantly because they always run specials on OS software. Also, check out Media Center 2005 edition. It's supposed to be XP Pro with the media center, not to mention it's cheaper than Pro.

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06-19-06, 04:01 PM	#8
AssistM0nk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 57	Re: Good OS aight so i think i'll start lookin for media edition... ne1 got a link for a cheap one? and does it matter if its oem or retail?? oo and i have an athlon 64 3200+ cpu... should i get xp 64 edition or whatever? Last edited by AssistM0nk; 06-19-06 at 04:12 PM.

06-19-06, 04:44 PM	#9
einstein_314 w00t!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 2,905	Re: Good OS Go for the OEM version if you can, it's a bit cheaper for exactly the same thing. Only thing is I don't think you will be able to get the OEM version unless you buy another piece of hardware with it. And there isn't a 64bit version of media edition...so don't worry about that... Here's Win XP MCE at Newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832102357 __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.2GHz (9 x 355) w/ Swiftec APOGEE GTX Waterblock\|\| Asus P5B-Deluxe WiFi Edition eVGA 8800 GTX Superclocked Edition @ 675/1150 w/ DangerDen 8800GTX Waterblock\|\| 4x1GB Mushkin XP2 PC2-8500 X-Fi Fatal1ty 64MB \|\| PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750W \|\| Seagate 7200.10 320 GB \|\| Dell 2407WFP Logitech Z-5300 Speakers \|\| Sennheiser HD555's \|\| Logitech G7 \|\| Logitech G15 \|\| Windows Vista Ultimate x64

06-19-06, 08:55 PM	#10
crainger Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia Posts: 29,535	Re: Good OS Not sure about where you live, but the Academic Version of Pro is the cheapest. In Australia its about $80-120AUD. Cheaper than the OEM and Home versions. You can pick it even if you are not a student, aslong as you promise not to use it for any business purposes.

06-21-06, 02:24 AM	#11
msxyz Hybrid Microprocessor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milan (Italy) Posts: 2,050	Re: Good OS If you don't mind playing games, try Open Qnx. It's a fully featured real time os with posix compliance and graphic interface. It's also one of the smallest available (there is still a floppy distro), most stable (it has been employed succesfully in "mission critical" environments) and it can be used on a wide variety of computers including the grandma's 486 with 8MB of RAM __________________ Powered by: Pentium Dual E2180 (2GHz, 200MHz FSB) Abit L95C (The one and only mATX with dual PCIe slots!) + 2x1 Geil Black Dragon PC6400 XFX 9600GSO 384MB Little freak wonder

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