Building a game computer - Win7 or xp?

[SlapHappyJesus]

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?

 

[obsidian86]

Win7

 

[shortstuff_mt]

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.

 

[dndhatcher]

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.

 

[dirtdiver]

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.