Should I Make the Switch

[LTJLover]

I have been running win98se for some time now because of its evolved reliability. I just recently upgraded my computer to a super fast machine and have been wondering if I should jump on the bandwagon to Win ME. I am sure win ME can utilize RAM better than win98se resulting in increased performance, but I question how reliable Me is at this point. Microsoft usually has issues with newer OS's. What is your opinion? I am about to buy some fast RAM, so your opinions will help me decide to go with 256meg or 512meg PC150 CAS2.

1.2gig TBird @1.33
Abit KT7A RAID
2 IBM 30gigs RAIDed
394meg CAS3 PC133
Asus V7700 deluxe GF2 GTS
16x Pioneer DVD
Yamaha 2100e 16x CDR
NEC FE950+

Jon
"Water-Cooled CPU Runner"

 

[hammerhead]

Win Me is just '98 with extra bits, it is not a 'new' O/S.

If the extra's are of no use to you, then don't bother.

I don't think Me handles memory any differently to previous 9x releases.

 

[btvillarin]

I think that you should stick to Windows 98 SE. If you're comfortable with the reliablility, then don't change a good thing. I do remember reading something about RAM, that 256MB is more than enough. But, if you're thinking about upgrading to XP, then get the 512MB, because I think it requires 128MB. (And, if you have the money...I guess you can go for it.)

If you work with a lot of graphics, then I'd suggest 512MB RAM. If not, then 256MB will be plenty. I ran like every program I could and my computer was still running fast. I was running Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, Winamp, RealPlayer, Hotline Client, MS Word, MS Excel, HP MyCD, Acrobat Reader, MSN Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and Tiny Personal Firewall. At 43% resources, I was multitasking as quick as when just running one or two programs.

I hope that's decent advice...

<i>OC...unless your computer's cheezy (is that a good rhyme?)</i>

 

[btvillarin]

Plus, if you haven't read any reviews about Windows Me, it tries to leave DOS out. If you do any low level stuff, it's easier to just stick with Windows 98SE.

<i>OC...unless your computer's cheezy (is that a good rhyme?)</i>