New gaming rig - need suggestions

[farmerdave]

I am getting a new gaming rig in the near future from a local computer store.

[Wii]

[quote]I am getting a new gaming rig in the near future from a local computer store.

[Mazza]

Not sure about XP, we might get Vista

Stay with Xp

[Flying Mouse]

I also recommend a bigger card then the 8600. Doesint have much punch.

Good chipset, my mobo is also 770 and its great.

As for Vista, I love it more then XP.

Mouse  ;)

[Fozzer]

Not sure about XP, we might get Vista

Stay with Xp

XP Pro =.....10/10.... [smiley=thumbsup.gif].....!

Paul....G-BPLF... 8-)...!

Beware!...A lot of software still relies on Windows XP, to run successfully.... .....if at all!... ...!

[Brett_Henderson]

And be aware, that it's a brand new computer, and that all subsequent versions of DirectX  won't be available for XP..  

[Slotback]

Go 8800GT, and change to an Intel core 2 quad or one of the faster duals.

[machineman9]

Beware!...A lot of software still relies on Windows XP, to run successfully.... .....if at all!... ...!

Its been over a year since release now hasn't it?

The only major issue with programs for XP running on Vista are CFS3's multiplayer. Now I have a lot of programs and practically all of them work without a hitch.

Some programs require a simple right click, left click, left click and further left click to get working.

A lot isnt yet built to be compatible on Vista, but a lot still is compatible. Give it another 6 months or so and I don't see why a huge huge majority of the software out there won't be fully or near fully Vista compatible. XP support is also running out soon- its oooooold.

[th3flyboy]

important thing to know, your better off going with an intel core 2 quad than a phenom last i checked. First of all  your getting an extra core, and second of all, the intel chips usually clock faster than the AMD ones, only reason to go with AMD is if you are going to use an ATI vid card....

[Wii]

[quote]important thing to know, your better off going with an intel core 2 quad than a phenom last i checked. First of all

[th3flyboy]

[quote][quote]important thing to know, your better off going with an intel core 2 quad than a phenom last i checked. First of all

[SubZer0]

I used to have AMD, then I got an Intel... Never going back! It may be a bit more expensive, but it packs much more power! Of course, if you go with an Intel processor, then you have to switch motherboards as well

As for the video card... I highly recommend you go with an 8800

If the RAM is PC6400 800MHz, then you're good. If it's any less, then go for 3GB or just get 2GB of 800MHz

Now... for the OS... I say XP  ;)  ;D