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Geek Culture / [LOCKED] A question of many "Vistas" (get the hint its a windows vista question along with a directx10 question)

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code spinneker
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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 07:11
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All right. As many of you know Windows Vista has been delayed for the longest time and it is not coming out until at least january of 2007 and people are actually saying that it might not come out until even later than that. Now I am in the market for a new computer that will last me at least a couple of years and I want to know a few things. 1) Does anyone really know when VIsta is coming out? Anyone? Can I see some hands?
2)SHould I wait for Vista or not?
3)If I buy a high end videocard now, say a nvidia Geforce 7950 which is about as good as you can get, will it still work with Direct x10 or will I be screwed
4)Basically what im asking is should I buy now and have a computer that works or suffer with this until vista comes out.

I know some of these things have been adressed before but I really cannot find it all so anything to help. Pretty please, With a cherry on top. Im begging you people I need advice.

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Shark
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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 07:34 Edited at: 25th Jun 2006 07:35
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4)Look for a computer that has a "Windows Vista Ready" logo on it. It means that you can upgrade to it, but you have to buy it.

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Steve J
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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 07:39 Edited at: 25th Jun 2006 07:40
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..err, he is looking to make his own pc. Almost all new video cards will work with vista. the 7000 series has video drivers for vista, and ati does as well


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code spinneker
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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 07:57 Edited at: 25th Jun 2006 07:58
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Ok thanks for that Im looking to buy a 7900 at worst probably a 7950 at the best, I saw a drool worthy Geforce79050gt 1024mb that almost costs less than 700 dollars, but doesnt so probably the 7900. I just want to be sure that it will run DX10 because i remember that some of the 5 and 6 series Nvidias has some problems with DX9 not being fully supported.
Thanks steve.
(EDIT) Oh and yes I am building my own computer, I cant get a kick butt system without building it myself and I don't like dell or alienware. Well I like alienware but I dont like its prices.....

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Steve J
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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 08:16
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Heh, I have have two 7900s, run great. I custom built this pc, you should look up the fx amd series. Run great performance.


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Oddmind
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teehee ATI AWLAYS does well XD.

Im running vista fine on my x800 g2.

I hate it tho, i HATE windows vista. not only because hardware compatibility is not letting my wireless card work but its just so...useless...

Its like XP 64 with a new look and more mouseclicks added.

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Steve J
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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 09:56
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gah, ati sucks. My laptop's gfx died a while back, making it useless, since it wasnt replaceable. Then I bought a nice x600 for an older pc of mine, so it could play games (spare comp at lan party), it didnt work right out of the box. THey sent a replacement, but it broke too. Then they sent another one, saying they apologize for the problems, ect. After 2 months, it died. I do have a trusty ati rage 2 though. Ah...the good old days, with 3DNow!



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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 10:28
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Who was your manufacturer?
My X800 XL from Gigabyte with the pipe cooling is so pretty and quiet. it even manages to run without overheating in the desert summertime with the only outgoing ventilation being the fact that the left side of my chassis is hanging open (have to replace a fan).


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Steve J
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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 12:07 Edited at: 25th Jun 2006 12:08
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Gigabyte... It might have been purely random, but the latter of the events pissed me off. The laptop part wasnt so bad, as it was an old one, but the x600... Also bear, assuming you live in pheonix (the most awesome city ever.), it doesnt have *as much* humidity as living near the columbia river, in a hilly area, with many swamp areas, and I have found that my old house had really bad humidity, and it affected the hardware a bit. It just peeved me bad-_-

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btw, roosevelt lake owns.



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Posted: 25th Jun 2006 21:49
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Ok just to let you all know the specs are as stands right now,
Asus [A8N-SLI] A8N-SLI (nVidia nForce4 SLI PGA939/1000FSB Dual-DDR-400 PCX16(x2) PCX1(x2) PCI(x3) SATA300-RAID(0/1/10)/ATA133 w/ IEEE1394/USB2.0 / 7.1 Audio / Gigabit LAN / ATX)
AMD [ADA4400CDBOX] Athlon64 X2 4400+ 2.2GHz S939 (Athlon64 X2 4400+ 2.2GHz Dual-Core Socket 939 1000MHz FSB 2x1MB L2 64bit box)
Kingston [KVR400X64C3A/512] 512MB DDR400 (Kingston 512M DDR400 PC3200 CL3 184pin 3.0v KVR DIMM (retail ))
Kingston [KVR400X64C3A/512] 512MB DDR400 (Kingston 512M DDR400 PC3200 CL3 184pin 3.0v KVR DIMM (retail ))
Alps [FD1.44-BK] FD 1.44 Black (1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive (Black))
Pioneer [DVR-111D BK] DVR-111D DVD-/+RW 16X BK (Pioneer 111D BK DVD-/+RW 16x8x16 8x DL CD-RW 40x24x40x 2M Cache Black (OEM))
Seagate [ST3160812AS] Barracuda 160G SATA-II 8M (Seagate 160GB 7200RPM SATA-II 3Gb/s 3.5" 8MB Cache)
eVGA [512-P2-N570-AX] GeForce 7900GTX 512MB EGS (nVidia GeForce 7900GTX 512MB DDR3 PCI-Express x16 w/ Dual-DVI / HDTV-Out)
Antec [SONATA II] Sonata II (Steel ATX Mini-Tower 3x5.25" 2x3.5"V 4x3.5"H USB/Audio/IEEE1394 Ports on Front 1x120mm Fan SmartPower 450W ATX12V v2.0)
Logitech [967599-0403] G15 Gaming Keyboard BK (Logitech Gaming Programable MultiMedia Keyboard Wired USB Black)
Logitech [931376-0403] G5 Laser Mouse (LOGITECH G5 LASER MOUSE Wired USB 2.0 SILVER/BLACK & RUST SCROLL ( or 931376-0215 ))
And I get it for 1740 Dollars canadian which is pretty good. it has the capability for dual vid cards im just too cheap to buy a second one right now. At least thats what im telling myself. Yes I've seen vista and I know its useless but I want DX10. w00t I love buying a new computer, It makes you feel all, warm inside. For all of you who want a drool worthy computer spec sheet I suggest you go to alienware and check out their aurora series It is freaking amazing! For work and Play!

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alienware... you pay for the case...


You can build a computer so much better for less money... screw the case i want functionality for price!

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Your Mod was deleted by the Government.
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Ok. I am running Vista Beta 2 public preview on a Gateway
4200+ AMD 64x2, 1gig ram and 6100 integrated graphics.

Other than a few bugs and disk thrashing normal in a beta, no major show stoppers, so it should work well with better graphics.
I am using the full Aero interface, too.

It looks to be a fine product when finished, and worth
having.

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Yes of course windows projects are always fine..... I see death for microsoft and the rise of the penguins!!! Seriously I can already see their console which wont break wont overheat and wont have any stability problems. Its called the "Penguin Box". Like it? I thought so.

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PenguinSphere?
PlayPenguin?
PenguinStation?
LinuX-BOX?


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code spinneker
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Well go with Penguin Sphere and well make it a totally cool console. The Controllers will be wireless spheres that interact with ones body and control gameplay using, get this, nervous signals from your brain.....
OOOOH...
Lets see nintendo top that one!
And Microsoft!
And Sony....And everyone else!

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Quote: "....And everyone else!"
There is no controller...it gets the signal directly from your brain....ohhh...

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Dude, the linux icon is a Tux, not a penguin. Geh, you false linux users sicken me (By the way, the difference is that tux's are specific type of penguin)

So it would be..:
TuxSphere?
PlayTux?
TuxStation?
TuX-BOX?



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code spinneker
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Posted: 29th Jun 2006 09:44 Edited at: 29th Jun 2006 09:44
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Oh shut up I have Mandrake linux I just don't use it anymore because the Kernel got all screwy and stuff. I never knew what the hell the penguin was called I just saw a penguin looking thing. Now I use Ubuntu though and that doesnt even have a penguin.

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Posted: 29th Jun 2006 09:58 Edited at: 29th Jun 2006 09:59
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now now kids



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