Windows XP Pro vs Windows 7 Pro for gaming PC

ryanskeltis · Jul 28, 2013

would i notice a difference in performance if i used windows xp for my computer build vs windows 7?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1lFKa

bignastyid · Jul 28, 2013

Considering you are going to want a 64-bit os get 7, while there is a 64-bit version of XP drivers and software support for it are slim to none. In fact AMD is no longer making graphic drivers for XP.

ryanskeltis · Jul 28, 2013

bignastyid :

alright

whats the system builder of windows 7 what is the difference between that and the full version?

scout_03 · Jul 28, 2013

your also be better using the win 7 since the xp is on the end of life support .

runswindows95 · Jul 28, 2013

For gaming: Windows 7 64-bit Home Premium is all you need. Pro is more for corporate networks.

System builder aka OEM = Tied to the motherboard. Cannot be transferred, and no support from Microsoft.
Full = Not tied to the motherboard, but only can be used once a time. Can be reinstalled, and Microsoft offers support.

aevm · Jul 28, 2013

Keep in mind that Windows XP 32-bit will not be able to use more than 4 GB of RAM, out of the 8 GB you're buying. Also, that 4 GB address space is shared with the graphics card, which in your case has 3 GB. I think you'd have a big problem there.

As for Windows XP 64-bit, I don't think game companies spend too much effort testing their products on it. They prefer to focus on Windows 7 because it's more popular.

Stick with Windows 7 64-bit.

By the way, maybe get Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack instead of Windows 7 Professional SP1 64bit (OEM) System Builder DVD 1 Pack. It's $30 less and just as good for gaming. You can see a comparison here:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows7/products/compare#T1=tab01

ryanskeltis · Jul 28, 2013

runswindows95 :

so it would probably be better in the long run to buy the full version of windows 7 so it will work on any computer i build, or if i plan to upgrade the motherboard?

scout_03 · Jul 28, 2013

use of the full version that is the best option .

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