I have everything i need for my build now except my OS. This is my first "from scratch" build. I know i need 64bit vista but i don't know which one to go for. I saw prices that ranged from $150 - $400 (CAD). The parts i have are:
Evga 680i Sli MOBO
Q6700 CPU with Zalmans Heatsynk
500gig 32mb cache Seagate SATA HDD
TX750 Corsair PSU
2x2gig Crucial Ballistix pc-6400 RAM
gtx260 core 216 GPU (second one coming in 12-18months)
LG DVD-ROM (EIDE for now but SATA coming)
Generic Floppy drive
24 Dell ultrasharp HC monitor
Logitech Z-5500 speakers
Some of the things i am confused about are if i need to buy DOS. Also, i was curious as to if i need any features in Ultimate or Premium. I am liking the price reduction in OEM packs but not sure on risk. This computer is going to be used for gaming mainly but also for playing music, making mix cds, backing up dvds, watch HD-dvd/Blu-ray (through a virtual drive now and through a physical rom in the future). I also saw service packs. Like "Vista64 Ultimate SP1" or just "Vista64 Ultimate". When you buy the service pack does it come with everything you need ? Or if i buy regular Vista do i get to upgrade the service pack free ? Sorry for being so noobish on this, before today i just thought you either chose Ultimate, Premium, Home, or Basic and than just either 64bit or 32bit. Any tips or advice on what to get and where to get it would be awesome, I am in Canada.
Evga 680i Sli MOBO
Q6700 CPU with Zalmans Heatsynk
500gig 32mb cache Seagate SATA HDD
TX750 Corsair PSU
2x2gig Crucial Ballistix pc-6400 RAM
gtx260 core 216 GPU (second one coming in 12-18months)
LG DVD-ROM (EIDE for now but SATA coming)
Generic Floppy drive
24 Dell ultrasharp HC monitor
Logitech Z-5500 speakers
Some of the things i am confused about are if i need to buy DOS. Also, i was curious as to if i need any features in Ultimate or Premium. I am liking the price reduction in OEM packs but not sure on risk. This computer is going to be used for gaming mainly but also for playing music, making mix cds, backing up dvds, watch HD-dvd/Blu-ray (through a virtual drive now and through a physical rom in the future). I also saw service packs. Like "Vista64 Ultimate SP1" or just "Vista64 Ultimate". When you buy the service pack does it come with everything you need ? Or if i buy regular Vista do i get to upgrade the service pack free ? Sorry for being so noobish on this, before today i just thought you either chose Ultimate, Premium, Home, or Basic and than just either 64bit or 32bit. Any tips or advice on what to get and where to get it would be awesome, I am in Canada.