Core 2 and Windows 2000

[jamesstowe]

I have built a new pc using a core2 e6300 and GA965pds3 MB. Can I use Win2000 as my OS or do I need to buy XP?

Will there be perfarmance issues when using win2000?

 

[mbwoods]

windows 2000 pro should be fine as it supports up to 2 cpu's so it would see your dual-core cpu as 2 separate cpu's, as i have a hyperthreading single-core p4 windows sees it as 2 separate cpu's

 

[DaveUK]

I've used Win2K on my old PC, and I'd personally recommend the upgrade to WinXP Pro you won't look back.

I'm not sure if the dual-processor support in WinXP Pro is better than Win2K but it wouldn't surprise me.

However, if you're not a gamer then you probably won't notice the advantages of Windows XP over 2K as much as I did (compatibility etc). I presume you don't really run any non-gaming apps that require Windows XP (eg Cubase SX)?