Nov 6th, 2009, 18:53:53
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Eleet
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Windows 7 o/s
I have been thinking about doing an upgrade. I plan buying either dual -core or quad- core cpu. I would like some opinions on what version of windows 7 to buy. Does the home version support multiple cpus or just one. in other words do I really need to upgrade to Windows 7 ultimate?
Microsoft loves to confuse the consumer.
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Nov 6th, 2009, 19:17:58
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Veni, bibi, perii!
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Home Premium should be fine.
In fact, this table here explains most.
From your perspective, a multi-CORE cpu is 1 CPU, so as far as any versions go, 2, 4, 8, 512 cores will all work the same on Windows 7.
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Nov 7th, 2009, 07:32:16
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Eleet
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If I am going to use a dual-core then I will probably use professional or ultimate. In my opinion there is no point in having dual-core if the O/S only sees the dual-core as a single core cpu.
My current system consists of an AMD Athlon 64 3200+ with 1 gig ram
Video card is MSI radeon 4670 HD w/ 512 ram
Microsoft Windows Advisor says my video card won't run Aero UI.
Thank you for the link it helped a bunch.
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Nov 7th, 2009, 09:20:41
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Yarr
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Home Premium will be just fine.
It does support multi cores.
That chart mentions "physical cpu's" which is not the same as the amount of cores you have.
A single CPU can have multiple cores.
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Nov 7th, 2009, 09:44:47
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Eleet
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Thank you
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Nov 7th, 2009, 20:55:42
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Mampfdoc
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your card can run windows aero. the update advisor is wrong in this point. it said the same for my card (hd3850) but there is no problem at all :-)
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Nov 9th, 2009, 17:25:48
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Eleet
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Thank you all for the advice and comments. I had a brain fart and after giving some thought it all makes sense, phy. cpu x2 on a motherbaord would be like 2 two socket 939's. Where any multi-core cpu could be different flavors such as Omutb typed, "From your perspective, a multi-CORE cpu is 1 CPU, so as far as any versions go, 2, 4, 8, 512 cores will all work the same on Windows 7."
Going to school to be a Network Admin. In the IT field I should known better but got confused.
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Nov 10th, 2009, 13:16:20
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Veni, bibi, perii!
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Indeed, with the advent of multi-core CPUs, the spread of multi-CPU systems has declined to the extent that you dont see many desktop multi-socket motherboards, but theyre still there in the workstation and server classes.
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Nov 22nd, 2009, 20:28:54
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Leet
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AO doesnt work well in win7
I got 2 problems with AO in my new computer with win7 (64bit, 4Gb RAM, 1Gb video):
first: when i start AO an error message appears: ''Could not delere C:/Program Files (x86)/Funcom/Anarchy Online/Prefs/Main.cfg! Please try to delete it manually.'' At the moment i didn't delete it, because im not sure its a good idea...
second: when im online my computer make a strenge noise, it stops when i drop the window down.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 00:10:44
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PvP addict
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Quote:
Originally Posted by didone
I got 2 problems with AO in my new computer with win7 (64bit, 4Gb RAM, 1Gb video):
first: when i start AO an error message appears: ''Could not delere C:/Program Files (x86)/Funcom/Anarchy Online/Prefs/Main.cfg! Please try to delete it manually.'' At the moment i didn't delete it, because im not sure its a good idea...
second: when im online my computer make a strenge noise, it stops when i drop the window down.
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Move your Anarchy Online directory out of "c:/Program Files/" Put the folder somewhere else, like c:\anarchy online
Win7 will interfere with Ao when it's placed in Program Files subfolders
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 00:50:37
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Leet
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first problem solved, thank you very much 
but it still make the same noise... if someone have any idea about that, plx tell me Y__Y im a bit worried about that |
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Nov 30th, 2009, 01:22:17
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Nullus Anxietas
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What window? AO client or your browser?
Two things I can think of that would cause noise:
- your HD is causing it (malfunctioning electro motors or worn-out bearings), AO releted
- computer is overheating and you have dynamic speed fan (also worn-out bearings)
Solution to first one is to get new HD. In case of second one, first try cleaning your computer, if that doesn't work, replace fan.
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Nov 30th, 2009, 01:39:55
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The Kwisatz Haderach
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Quote:
Originally Posted by didone
first problem solved, thank you very much
but it still make the same noise... if someone have any idea about that, plx tell me Y__Y im a bit worried about that |
Buzzing sound? It's likely caused by the coils that regulate power on your graphics card. I got it on my 8800gt, annoying but harmless. |
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Dec 18th, 2009, 08:09:38
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Supa Leet
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I bought Windows 7 as a preorder from Amazon and it is worth every cent of it.
It is actually my first OS I bought, heh.
It performs very nicely. I can only recommend it.
The only small problem (for me) is dual logging, it seems like in certain cases the other client is a bit laggy.
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