64-Bit options

[komplex85]

I'm looking for the most affordable way to buy a 64 bit operating system. I don't have much money left after buying a graphics card and seriously need to get rid of XP-32bit (obviously) and HATE being tied down to 4gig total with my MB can support 8. I found Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Basic for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM for 89.99 - what does System Builders mean and how would it effect me? Any input would help guys, thanks!

HMMM Found 64bit home premium on eBay for 130.

 

[Trotter]

OEM means it doesn't come with the box and manuals, and can only be installed on a single machine (non-transferable). That's the only difference.

 

[Schecters]

At least shoot for home premium. Home basic sounds terrible. I have installed home premium x64 for a buddy and I liked it. How much ram are you going to put in?

 

[Naphtali14]

Get home premium by all means. Never buy vista basic. There are no features at all on basic.

 

[KurrentEweser]

The only thing I would miss with home basic would be the aero theme. I don't have a need for the rest of the bloat. Better third party software can easily make up for what's missing in vista basic.

 

[komplex85]

At least shoot for home premium. Home basic sounds terrible. I have installed home premium x64 for a buddy and I liked it. How much ram are you going to put in?

I am going to have 6g ram, GeForce 8800GTS (G92), with Asus M2N32-SLI deluxe, and AMD 64 x2 (6000).

 

[KSoD]

Home Premium 64 Bit.

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