Huato
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Vista and XP both have means of running 32 bit applications fine (remember Windows 95? It broke into 32bit from 16bit). The problem with XP 64bit is there isn't as much 64bit driver support for some hardware as there is in Vista 64bit. Software shouldn't be the issue there, just drivers for the most part. Here's a good article on XP 64bit if you are interested in reading it: http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/window...64_preview2.asp Here's an even better link that describes things better than that one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_XP_Pr...nal_x64_Edition Another cool find: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/facts/trial.mspx Trial version of XP 64bit from MS...not sure how much longer that site will continue to exist, but if you want to try it (you have to have a CPU that does 64bit) there you go - no risk other than time to futz with it.
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Ok, a little research and XP Pro (not Home) can support the quad core, so long as all 4 cores are on the same CPU. My confusion came from the days when dual CPU or quad CPU meant a server board in a desktop shell - XP could do 2 distinct CPU's, but no more. Apparently as long as the multiple cores are on the same CPU Die, you are fine. Edit: It looks like Home will do multi-cpu's as well, so long as they are on the same CPU Die...so home or pro will handle it, but I'd upgrade to Pro if you are able too. Home cannot do any more than one CPU socket, while Pro can do two (not to mention the networking components stripped from home that Pro has). Edit2: If you're building this for WoW framerates, go cheap. MMO's are notorious for poor performance no matter how much money you throw at them - see Verissi's post above - I couldn't have said it better. If you are looking for over-all gaming performance, then by all means go as big as you can go, but don't expect miracles in frame rate from WoW.
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Ok, if you use XP, you can forget about quad core altogether - don't forget that. You have to have a version of Linux or Vista to use all 4 cores, and a 64bit version of either to use all 4 GB of RAM. WINE takes care of the DX translations in the background in Linux. It can be a pain to get running, but it does work once you do. I've used Ubuntu, but not for gaming yet - there's a ton of documentation out there if you think you want to go that route...I'd recommend reading up as much on it before you decide to go down that route.
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Heads up on that offer - it is bundled with an OEM processor, which typically means no heatsink/fan combo, and I did not see it listed in the package. You'd have to add that to your list, but it won't set you back much.
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www.ubuntu.com if you are adventurous and want to try a good quality Linux build. For gaming you can get WINE and mess around with it, but it can be a royal PITA to get Windows games running sometimes. There is plenty of information on the web to help, but be prepared to do a lot of research if you go that route. Otherwise places like Newegg (www.newegg.com) will sell "OEM" versions of Windows for a reduced price over the retail box. It's still not what I would call cheap (depends on the version of Vista you get - MS made way too many variations), but much better than full retail IMHO.
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XP 64bit can do 4 GB of RAM, but it will only use 2 cores. If you are doing this for WoW, it's really not going to make too much of a difference - Shat is still going to lag like crazy just by virtue of most players being there now. Other games and software will show more of an increase however - still a kick ass build out for the price. I may go this route if I can't convince the wife to let me get one of the newer iMacs.
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That's a really good deal for the hardware...just be aware to take advantage of 4 CPU cores you will need to run something OTHER than XP as it can handle 2 cpus at the most. Vista, Linux, etc are your options if you want to put that CPU to good use.
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I just picked up the trial and am working on getting the hang of things. Are you still playing?
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I'll have to poke around their site and see if it's still there. I did download the Eve Online free trial last night - that is a cool game - very little linearity and it has a very cool economy that is mostly player controlled...plus the world (well, universe) is not static.
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Canada
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raptor
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Thankfully Katak doesn't eat babies in RL!
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OK, I killed the thread! Animal
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Good luck Tinqa!! And that almost came out like you were going to school to be a criminal - if so Rhoach really did rub off on you!
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I've been using Ventrillo lately on Vista, but for those Vista users if you bring up the volume properties off the task bar and select the mixer option you can control the volumes of each individual application independently of one another. You can turn vent/ts volume up and leave WoW where it is or adjust it up or down. It's a rather nice feature.
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They have the Wii listed as well. If they do like they have done in the past a PC version would be around 9 to 12 months later than the consoles. I remember a time when Lucas Arts was PC only...those were the days.
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Wow, talk about resing a thread from the dead!
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beaver
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flow
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water
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I was ret to about 62 then went holy and never looked back...I wish I had tried Prot, especially after being on a few 5 man runs with a good prot pally tank - it's amazing. As for holy - it's nice for healing...and there's nothing like standing in AB amongst a group of alliance trying to kill my battle group mates and not being able too
