Upgrade to Vista?

Relly · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 11:33 AM

My school has me on the Vista waiting list for over 7 months now. They give out free copies to their students. Now I don't know which version it is (probably the cheapest) but I just want to know a few things if I actually decide to "upgrade".

Will I gain, lose, or maintain the same FPS when upgrading to Vista in games? To be more precise, Counterstrike Source.. Will I lose even 5 FPS?

I've been reading about a problem with Vista and X-Fi SoundBlaster sound cards.. has this issue been resolved with the latest drivers? If not, I'm definitely not going to "upgrade". My sound is my hacks, without it I wont even want to play or even use my computer.

What are the benefits to "upgrading"? Will my computer run faster? Is it customizable like XP? Does it have lots of issues? Are there bugs that have been worked on since its release that still haven't been sorted out?

I want people who've actually read about, tried, or have Vista to only respond in this thread. Not the "Vista Haters" or people who just randomly come into threads and start bullshit for the fuck of it.

I don't want Vista for the eye candy or whatever. I just want to upgrade and utilize what my video card is supposed to do. And that's use DirectX10 on games that support it. *ahem crysis*

Thanks

YankeeDeuce · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 11:34 AM

Crysis Golden & DX10 on XP

CoffeeShark · #3 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 11:47 AM

You can't handle the Vista. You will need your own forums to deal with it.

Gantua · #4 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 01:14 PM

Just imagine XP in "safe mode" thats what vista is.

Dukefrukem · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gantua

Just imagine XP in "safe mode" thats what vista is.

Relly · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 02:31 PM

LOL Hmm.. I guess that about sums it up.

Vista sucks.

CoffeeShark · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Relly

LOL Hmm.. I guess that about sums it up.

Vista sucks.

Yes, you stay on XP. We don't have enough storage space on the forum server if you move to Vista.

DanFortH · #8 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 02:41 PM

Razor · #9 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 03:45 PM

Dont...do it. Im working with vista and its pissing the crap out of me. If they give you the 32bit it sux, i havent tried the 64. Microsoft said they built Vista for Gamers, but with all the firewalls and safety features...its compeltely stupid. I wouldnt suggest it, but its great for school projects and working on the internet without getting viruses.

DennyCrane · #10 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 04:14 PM

15 terabytes will need to be allocated to Relly threads about Vista frame rate issues. So sayeth Pharoah, so let it be done.