Hardware for Windows Vista

[ameran]

Hello,

I would like to make my new computer to use Windows Vista. My question is, which CPU and hardware are the best on the market for this new Windows. I want to get only the best hardware for my pc, but I do not have any clue.

Thank you very much.
ameran

 

[bonehelm]

welcome to TF.

For vista you would want a C2D E6400 or above with 2GB of ram and a decent 256MB video card to run it very smoothly. If $ isn't a problem, you should get the 8800GTX as it is a direct X 10 level card and Vista supports it.

Have fun and good luck

 

[ameran]

Hi bonehelm,

thank you for your answer.

Best Regards,
ameran

 

[veg1992]

isn't two 7900 gts = to 1 geforce 8800? not sure though

 

[M733mhz]

No, two 7900GTs = 2 7900GTs
The 8800 is on a whole different level of it's own, Plus SLI is just worthless. If you've got the money to SLI 7900's then get ONE 8800 and be happy. Also the system requirements for vista aren't nearly that high. Recommended processing power is only 1GHz, Here:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116202

 

[baronvongogo]

No body asked what he needs to use his pc for? if he`s not a gamer then he goes and buys a 8800GTS then its a waste of money.

none gaming:

dual core processor AMD X2 3600+ or Intel Core 2 Duo E4300
1 gig of ram
Nvidia 7100GS

gaming:
dual core processor AMD X2 5000 or Intel Core 2 Duo 6600
2 gigs of ram
Nvidia 7900GT or if you can afford it 8800GTS,8800GTX

 

[ameran]

Hello,

That is a good question for me. I am not a gamer, but I work with Multimedia, Architecture 3D software, rendering, photos and I work all the time all this applications at the same time. What I think, I need a lot of RAM, because I have many software running.

Thank you,
ameran

Paths and their connections are what make architecture come to life.

 

[talldude123]

I have ran Vista nicely with no lags on my system, and it's specs are:

AMD Athlon 3500 2.2Ghz
1.5GB DDR RAM
Integrated NVidia Geforce 6100 256MB.

So an E6300 with 256MB card should run Vista fine...

 

[ameran]

Your Hardware for Vista

Hi talldude123,

What kind of applications do you use with windows Vista?

Thanks,
ameran

 

[talldude123]

Currently, Windows Vista only supports limited applications. When I did use Windows Vista RC2, I used Firefox, WMP, and UTorrent with no problems. Some apps, like Winamp, have the "glass" theme disabled on them.