Windows Vista [Archive] - DealGuild Forum

Frosty

27-01-2007, 08:46 AM

So, I'm wanting to replace the Windows XP Home installation I have on my computer. I'm thinking I'll go with Vista Home Premium. Any ideas about who has the best price?

slugbug

27-01-2007, 08:15 PM

http://www.cancomputer.com/ has good prices on OEM versions.

kongx

31-01-2007, 02:03 AM

NCIX has some good prices, especialls with the $0.01 shipping offer they have going on right now

Jess

31-01-2007, 07:49 PM

I say wait a while until you get Windows Vista, but if you can't wait, just search around.

Charma

31-01-2007, 07:58 PM

Well the Source has it for $179.99 Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0926INGFS10083603&catid=21236&logon=&langid=EN) has it now for $169.99 I guess thats about the going rate. It's still pretty early for me, try the beta version first and if you like it then buy it.

Warwick

31-01-2007, 08:43 PM

I thought I saw some good deals on the Vista upgrades in Staples. I can't remember the prices though. It did come with a free extras though, like free installation and a how-to dvd, etc.

mootso

02-01-2009, 11:08 PM

Charma

02-01-2009, 11:24 PM

I need to buy a copy of Vista for my new computer. Staples has this for $79.99:

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=735359&affixedcode=WW

Is this 32 bit or 64 bit or both? I have 6gb of RAM, so I'm pretty sure I need the 64 bit version.

Also, would I be able upgrade from a Windows XP OEM CD?

This is my opinion and my opinion only so don't be offended......don't bother with Vista, period. I would recommend XP proffesional especially if your gamming.....with that said....if your motherboard can support 64 then go for it. I have a dual boot on my comp and I never go into Vista...it crashes everything anyway. Like I said this my opinion....I'm sure there are others who have had no problems.

mootso

02-01-2009, 11:37 PM

I was planning on using XP, but when I bought my new computer, I decided to go with 6GB of RAM. Then I remembered that XP can only handle up to 4GB of RAM. So I believe I have to go with the 64 bit version of Vista if I want to take advantage of the 6GB. So now I have to buy Vista :(

Charma

02-01-2009, 11:45 PM

I thought XP had a 64 bit version. You can run XP, it just won't show your ram, it'll come up just over 3 or should I say it just won't use it or recognize it, you'll still be lightning fast though

mootso

02-01-2009, 11:50 PM

Charma

02-01-2009, 11:56 PM

There is a 64 bit XP, but from what I read, most programs don't work well with it as opposed to the 64 bit version of Vista. Yeah, I could use XP, but I want to use all of that 6GB of triple channel goodness :)

LOL^^ your not foolin around are ya? have you got everything put together already? are you playing?

mootso

03-01-2009, 12:03 AM

I haven't got anything yet :( I ordered everything more than a week ago, but NCIX still hasn't shipped it. Plus the monitor I bought from Dell is still "in production", so I'm waiting for that too. My original budget was $500 for everything, but somehow went to more than 4 times that. I think I went a little crazy ...

Kenton

03-01-2009, 12:05 AM

Mootso, did you build an i7 rig? :)

I'm pretty sure that's a 32bit version of Vista, that you posted. I haven't really seen a lot of smoking deals on the 64bit version yet. I'm assuming that it will come down eventually.

I have a legit copy of XP64... it was OK, but like you mentioned the support was never really there, so I haven't been using it for a while. I wasn't really using it to any benefit, since all my programs were 32 bit, and I only had 2 gigs of ram (It was in the Athlon 64-3200 era).

mootso

03-01-2009, 12:21 AM

Mootso, did you build an i7 rig? :)

I'm a little ashamed to admit it, but yes I did. It's cool to be on the cutting edge of technology, but when prices drop by half in 4-6 months, I'll probably regret it.

I was afraid that it might be the 32 bit version. I found a 64 bit version at Direct Canada, but it's $147:

http://www.directcanada.com/products/?sku=15800SW5866&vpn=66I-00788&manufacture=MICROSOFT

flafson

03-01-2009, 01:50 AM

I use XP 64 and i think it's great, much more stable than the 32 bit version and probably in the last 6 months or so i don't see any conflicts due to no 64 support.

I only have 4gb or ram though...

Charma

03-01-2009, 12:38 PM

Do not get Vista 64, I've had nothing but conflicts with it. If your a gamer, then stick with XP it is rock solid and you'll get twice the performance over DX10. There's a reason why MS is releasing a new OS, Vista sucks. If your not a gamer, then Vista is perfect for you. I have 10 games installed on XP & Vista and at least 5 won't work on Vista without crashing due to some video error, and yes I have all the latest drivers & updates so capatability is not the issue.

*again this is my opinion :p Do more research if your totally not sure but I'm just tellin ya what I think

mootso

03-01-2009, 02:37 PM

I think if I use XP all the new hardware that I bought will go to waste. I believe MS's new OS (Windows 7) is just Vista, but re-branded and a couple of extra features. I want to at least try Vista with my new PC to see if there is a big difference. I guess I could always go back to XP.

Does anyone have an unused Windows Vista 32 bit key they could sell me for cheap? I read that Microsoft will allow you to upgrade to the 64 bit version, if you just provide them with a key. I think I just have to pay a little fee plus shipping.

docbill

07-01-2009, 02:49 PM

Install x86_64 Fedora. You can't go wrong. If you really want to run Windows Apps, you can use Wine or virtualization.

mootso

11-01-2009, 10:10 AM

Problem solved! I installed Windows 7 64 bit. It's super fast. Tested a couple of games on it (GTA 4, Far Cry 2). It works great!

Charma

11-01-2009, 10:12 AM

Good to hear :D Have fun!

Kenton

15-01-2009, 01:47 PM

So I downloaded Fedora 10x64. How hard is it going to be to set this up to dual boot? Is a 120GB hard drive split into a 60gig windows partition and 60gigs for Linux going to be enough?

(Linux newb)

mootso

15-01-2009, 07:19 PM

I've never used Fedora, but I have used other distributions like Ubuntu, SUSE, Knoppix, and RedHat. It's always a good idea to install Windows first. Linux is better at handling the dual boot.

thesleeper

19-01-2009, 01:55 PM

Just a note of caution when multi-booting a system. GRUB and Vista don't play well together. Take a gander at some online forums describing different installation scenarios. I initiate my Linux distro boots from floppy (what else are you going to do with those little bays on your case?) I just leave the floppy in the drive ejected. My BIOS checks floppy first in the boot order. When I want to boot up in SUSE or some other flavor I just pop the floppy in and VOILA - I get the GRUB loader.