I might as well go ahead and ask a dumb question, but what are the differences between each kind of Windows 7 (Ultimate, Professional, Home). I'm about to buy a new computer and I just want to know what the differences are so I know which one I want to get.
heyo-captain-jack
Jul 9 2010, 03:46 PM
Ultimate has things you'll probably never use, like it's unix subsystem and bitlocker (drive encryption software, only useful if you have a bunch of questionably legal content and there are free things that do the same anyway). Professional is probably the best deal, it has all the shit in home premium, plus XP mode for older applications, and it has a pretty cool backup thing that allows you to back up to your network. Home premium comes with the basic applications you would expect from a Windows operating system. Home basic is missing a few simple things, like aero. Starter you want to totally avoid, it places a watermark at the bottom of your screen, has no aero, and you can't change the wallpaper (and iirc is only available to certain OEMs, so you probably aren't going to need to worry about that).
Uronacid
Jul 9 2010, 03:57 PM
If you're purchasing this computer for home use then you'll probably never have a reason to purchase anything more than Windows Home Premium. Just make sure you purchase the 64-bit version. It actually runs more quickly than the 32-bit version.
sixfive
Jul 9 2010, 04:13 PM
Our school only provides the Ultimate version lolz, but it's $20 from them.
Maccabee
Jul 9 2010, 10:36 PM
QUOTE(Uronacid @ Jul 9 2010, 03:57 PM)
If you're purchasing this computer for home use then you'll probably never have a reason to purchase anything more than Windows Home Premium. Just make sure you purchase the 64-bit version. It actually runs more quickly than the 32-bit version.
Not true. If anything it runs slower, unless you have more than 3.5gb of ram then using 32bit wouldn't be taking advantage of all the ram.
heyo-captain-jack
Jul 10 2010, 12:32 AM
QUOTE(Maccabee @ Jul 9 2010, 10:36 PM)
Not true. If anything it runs slower, unless you have more than 3.5gb of ram then using 32bit wouldn't be taking advantage of all the ram.
arguably. it all depends on what you're doing.
YDG
Jul 10 2010, 09:03 AM
Thanks for the info guys, I'm probably going to go with Professional. I'm actually going to buy an OS for once. :P
CJ if you don't mind, can you take a look at what I put together as far as the computer? There are some things I'm kind of unsure about.
YDG
Jul 10 2010, 11:54 PM
heyo-captain-jack
Jul 11 2010, 02:12 AM
The case is pretty pricey for fairly average airflow, but relatively good build quality. In that price range, you might want to look at these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811119196 (buy it quick, it has free shipping, that will knock $20 off your cost easily)
The hard drive isn't bad, but this is considerably faster for only a few dollars more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16822136319That powersupply is overkill, you're not likely to ever need that kind of power unless you're throwing a few fermi cards on it. This one is modular, so you've got the option for better cable management, is cheaper, and can handle all but the most extreme systems.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817341016
YDG
Jul 11 2010, 11:12 AM
One thing I should have mentioned about the casing. I looked for a while for some decent looking ones with good airflow, but all of them had lights out the wazoo. Any other suggestions on that?
heyo-captain-jack
Jul 11 2010, 09:18 PM
YDG
Jul 14 2010, 08:05 PM
Thanks man, found a case out of those that I really like. I'm also going to go ahead and throw in a set of really good speakers, cause the ones I have are way too big, especially for the desk I have.
I'm aiming for these, thoughts?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16836121122
heyo-captain-jack
Jul 14 2010, 08:20 PM
alright, but not much better than a set that costs $50 less. Good for gaming and movies, but if music is what you're after (which I assume you are since you're not getting a 5.1 set but still looking in the $100+ range) there are much better alternatives.
In that price range I would get one of these sets:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16836116044http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16836127004http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16836196001edit:
the last two are probably too big if whatever you currently have is too big.
edit:
and if you must have a sub (fyi a sub is usually for either looks or to compensate for shitty speakers, in this case it's a little bit of both) then I suppose that set you picked the best.
Uronacid
Jul 23 2010, 03:53 PM
QUOTE(ButtsexV2 @ Jul 11 2010, 10:18 PM)
I like the Antec 300 case. The computer I use right now was built with one. It's a very reliable, well built, and professional looking case.
Also, with regards to your PSU, I would consider spending a bit more and purchasing a Corsair PSU. They're considered to be the most reliable consumer PSU on the market. Believe me, the last thing you want to take risks on is your PSU. OCZ isn't a bad brand though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewProduct.a...N82E16817139004
heyo-captain-jack
Jul 23 2010, 04:12 PM
QUOTE(Uronacid @ Jul 23 2010, 03:53 PM)
I like the Antec 300 case. The computer I use right now was built with one. It's a very reliable, well built, and professional looking case.
Also, with regards to your PSU, I would consider spending a bit more and purchasing a Corsair PSU. They're considered to be the most reliable consumer PSU on the market. Believe me, the last thing you want to take risks on is your PSU. OCZ isn't a bad brand though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/NewProduct.a...N82E16817139004Corsair isn't any more reliable than OCZ, Corsairs are just generally more efficient (and are almost always overpriced rebranded seasonic units). You're better off going with an Enermax OEM in that price range anyway.