It's going to be better in terms of computer gaming. The much herelded Direct 10 looks very interesting.
I also heared its going to be alot easier in terms of all computer gaming, like installing and uninstalling. It's suppose to be a very friendly gaming platform. Probably going to pick it up when I get a direct 10 videocard.
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I know nothing about which video cards to get and how to upgrade and all that stuff, and since I happen to own a Laptop that won't upgrade in other ways, I don't play hardly any PC games on it.
I know nothing about requirements. I am lost to the world and lost to Vista.
Vista certainly looks interesting. Management of windows and programs looks FAR smoother, and being an artist I love the translucent window borders.
For anyone interested, Microsoft is currently offering a free download of an .iso file for the Vista beta. Just make sure you have a blank DVD and a DVD burner for the .iso, and a full backup of your current OS setup, in case you need to switch back.
I have the .iso downloaded to my computer, but no DVDs, so I don't have personal experience with Vista, but regardless I would suggest that everyone wait until Vista's "Service Pack 2" is released for whatever hidden massive error the first version of Vista has.
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Not out yet. I think ATI and Nvidea both are coming out with one.
But by the time Vista hits and when XP will come obselete, it will be years. So, Im going for the non dx10 cards after they come out because the crazy ones right now will be cheaper.
I think Dx 10 compatable video cards are supposed to be out around the end of the year, just in time for xmas. I'm not sure if it's been announced officially or not, though.
1. I need to make some backup discs, and I'm lazy.
2. Why endanger my own comp when I can have pawns - I mean, FRIENDS - who can do it and tell me the results?
Oh, and my computer, which I bought only a couple months ago, was proclaimed "Vista capable" which I assume means it has the capacity to switch over to Vista, including Dx 10 support.
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I'm planning on building myself a new computer this winter. Now this makes me wonder if I should just go ahead as planned, or wait a bit for the Dx 10 compatible cards come out.
Though honestly, I wouldn't trust an OS that's just come out. Yay bugs and huge security holes!
I dont have that luxury. My computer cant play games anymore because of the videocard, and there is no reason to buy another agp videocard nowadays without upgrading to PCI Express, so Im thinking of going to IBM Dual Core processors and the non dx10 card for the next couple of years, and then when Vista and all those bugs and stuff work themselves out, then get an dx10 card.
My PC was obselete when I got it 2 years ago...it desperately needs to be replaced. I can live without the most top of the line stuff, if simply for the fact that I wouldn't be able to afford it anyway
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I'm part of the Microsoft Consumer Vista program or whatever the hell it's called. Got myself RC1 of Vista... aside from the whole lack of support for my sound card, it's a nice OS. I'd be able to judge more if I used it more. Lack of sound is a bit of a turn-off for me at the moment. I have noticed that there are also plenty of other compatibility issues at this point in time. RC2 should be available within the next week or two, however. I'm hoping there's support for me there.
Ah, well still would be a good idea to wait as long as possible, because once the next generation of video cards/CPU's come along the current ones will drop in price.
Are you planning on using hte computer for games? if so, which ones?
I don't actually play PC games all that much...Ragnarok, and Ush got me to play Uru, but that's about it. Maybe Bioshock but I can't see being able to play that game by myself (System Shock 2 scared the shit out of me and from what I've seen of Bioshock...yeah, creepy as hell). I use my computer more for Photoshop and stuff like that.
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