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I have decided I am going to build a gaming computer. My question is, do you think I should go with Windows 7 or xp. I know that Windows 7 will allow for newer editions of directx, but xp has been around for a long time now and is more trust worthy in use. Which is smarter?

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Win7

Reply to obsidian86

Windows 7 would be the obvious choice IMO. XP lived a good life, but it's 8 years old. It's time to let it go and move on to a modern OS. XP shouldn't even be considered for a new build IMO since Windows 7 makes better use of the current hardware and is a very stable OS.

Message edited by shortstuff_mt on 11-02-2009 at 08:20:41 PM

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Assuming you have 3GB RAM in your computer or more Win7 (64bit) with no doubt.

If you have 2 or less GB RAM, XP maybe. 1GB or less, XP for sure.

Reply to dndhatcher

Shortstuff nailed it. Win7 makes the best use of your hardware, and it wont be too long before XP drivers are no longer made, Win7 for best performance and updates/support.

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