Windows XP SP2 or Vista - Which one is better for Gaming ????

123anup · 14-04-2008, 08:15 PM

can you please help me out with this... am experiencing problems with my current xp sp2 OS.. so planning to format and get a new one in...
which one do i go for xp sp2 or vista..
i am an avid gamer... i heard vista wont see couple of games...
and xp doesnt support couple of games like HALO ..
i see a lot of xp sp2's out on net like "xp sp2 black edition", "xp sp2 dark side" and stuff like these.. wont to get one for long run this time... which one is a good one out in the internet .. any help ......

**bakuryu** · 14-04-2008, 10:15 PM

What are your system specs ?
XP SP2 is still a better choice if you mostly use Windows for gaming. And the editions of XP you are talking about are pirated onces, and we do NOT discuss such stuffs in this forums.

123anup · 15-04-2008, 12:35 AM

i have a good config... xfx 3ghz, p4 e8400, 2gb ram, nvidia 8400,

**bakuryu** · 15-04-2008, 02:34 AM

Vista will run fine, you can go for Vista, or opt for dual boot, compare performance in XP and Vista and then decide which OS to keep and which to get rid off.

1mAn3rd · 17-04-2008, 10:39 AM

Good idea bakuryu, but I would ask you first: Are you looking for games with extreme high quality graphics, or do you want the most speed out of your games? For extreme quality graphics, go with vista. For the most speed, go with win xp. The reasons:

XP For speed because Vista hogs up RAM...
Vista for extreme quality because instead of trying to improve their OS, when making Vista, microsoft aimed towards visual enhancement, for example: DirectX 10 is a lot better while running on Vista. I play Crysis and I can get max 50FPS on vista but I can use DirectX 10 with vista, which I can't with XP. On XP, max I get is 90FPS so the game doesn't lag, but then again, I can only go to max visual settings, and with Vista, you can go to Extra. GL

~1mAn3rd

P.S. I noticed that you said you only had 2gb of RAM; go with XP. Vista hogs up too much RAM if you're gonna be a gamer.

**bakuryu** · 17-04-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

XP For speed because Vista hogs up RAM...
Vista for extreme quality because instead of trying to improve their OS, when making Vista, microsoft aimed towards visual enhancement, for example: DirectX 10 is a lot better while running on Vista. I play Crysis and I can get max 50FPS on vista but I can use DirectX 10 with vista, which I can't with XP. On XP, max I get is 90FPS so the game doesn't lag, but then again, I can only go to max visual settings, and with Vista, you can go to Extra. GL

Vista does NOT hog memory. The kernel is designed to take up more memory when the system is idle, and release memory only when required by other processes. Dx10 still has not much influenced. Almost all games still perform better on XP, now that might be due to better NVidia and ATi drivers for XP than Vista.

Dark Star · 18-04-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 123anup

i have a good config... xfx 3ghz, p4 e8400, 2gb ram, nvidia 8400,

Theres no P4 8400 its Core 2 Duo .. Also forget about gaming since 8400 is a Media Center focused card not for Gaming... You will get scores like one with onboard vga

Hatrix · 18-04-2008, 01:37 AM

lol nvr mnd on tht DS....
but i find probelms when playing on vista...
i recommend XP... if u wanna play halo 2 or these F@#ing vista only games...
u may find patches to make them work...
but no solution for DX10 i'm still waiting for DX9d

1mAn3rd · 18-04-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakuryu

Vista does NOT hog memory. The kernel is designed to take up more memory when the system is idle, and release memory only when required by other processes. Dx10 still has not much influenced. Almost all games still perform better on XP, now that might be due to better NVidia and ATi drivers for XP than Vista.

Then I don't get it. If it only supposed to let you use memory when you need it, then I guess it thinks that no one ever need it, because it is always hogging memory for me and everyone that I know that uses vista...

Dark Star · 18-04-2008, 10:34 AM

Here is my theory on Gaming .. ]

PC = Work + Study +++ FOSS

FOr Gamin get a Console.. Wii or Xbox 360 or PS3. Computer is definitely not the best platform for gaming.. I will never play a game without its bells and rigs on

The pleasure comes with full eyecandy .. Also the games that you see today are built nearly on every platform so Computer games are not that Comp. exclusive .. So its better switching to Console rater burning money on Computer hardware

14-04-2008, 08:15 PM	#1
123anup Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Windows XP SP2 or Vista - Which one is better for Gaming ???? can you please help me out with this... am experiencing problems with my current xp sp2 OS.. so planning to format and get a new one in... which one do i go for xp sp2 or vista.. i am an avid gamer... i heard vista wont see couple of games... and xp doesnt support couple of games like HALO .. i see a lot of xp sp2's out on net like "xp sp2 black edition", "xp sp2 dark side" and stuff like these.. wont to get one for long run this time... which one is a good one out in the internet .. any help ......

14-04-2008, 10:15 PM	#2
bakuryu ƒ(ψ)=Θº×φ Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Age: 24 Posts: 6,621 Thanks: 19 Thanked 648 Times in 605 Posts Rep Power: 87 OS:	Re: xp sp2 or vista ???? What are your system specs ? XP SP2 is still a better choice if you mostly use Windows for gaming. And the editions of XP you are talking about are pirated onces, and we do NOT discuss such stuffs in this forums. __________________ Please don't click here

15-04-2008, 12:35 AM	#3
123anup Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	Re: xp sp2 or vista ???? i have a good config... xfx 3ghz, p4 e8400, 2gb ram, nvidia 8400,

15-04-2008, 02:34 AM	#4
bakuryu ƒ(ψ)=Θº×φ Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Age: 24 Posts: 6,621 Thanks: 19 Thanked 648 Times in 605 Posts Rep Power: 87 OS:	Re: xp sp2 or vista ???? Vista will run fine, you can go for Vista, or opt for dual boot, compare performance in XP and Vista and then decide which OS to keep and which to get rid off.

17-04-2008, 10:39 AM	#5
1mAn3rd Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Guilford C Posts: 395 Thanks: 28 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts Rep Power: 5 OS:	Re: Windows XP SP2 or Vista - Which one is better for Gaming ???? Good idea bakuryu, but I would ask you first: Are you looking for games with extreme high quality graphics, or do you want the most speed out of your games? For extreme quality graphics, go with vista. For the most speed, go with win xp. The reasons: XP For speed because Vista hogs up RAM... Vista for extreme quality because instead of trying to improve their OS, when making Vista, microsoft aimed towards visual enhancement, for example: DirectX 10 is a lot better while running on Vista. I play Crysis and I can get max 50FPS on vista but I can use DirectX 10 with vista, which I can't with XP. On XP, max I get is 90FPS so the game doesn't lag, but then again, I can only go to max visual settings, and with Vista, you can go to Extra. GL ~1mAn3rd P.S. I noticed that you said you only had 2gb of RAM; go with XP. Vista hogs up too much RAM if you're gonna be a gamer. __________________ --1mAn3rd Last edited by 1mAn3rd; 17-04-2008 at 10:42 AM..

18-04-2008, 01:37 AM	#8
Hatrix Senior Member (500+) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tunisia Posts: 936 Thanks: 50 Thanked 57 Times in 53 Posts Rep Power: 22 OS:	Re: Windows XP SP2 or Vista - Which one is better for Gaming ???? lol nvr mnd on tht DS.... but i find probelms when playing on vista... i recommend XP... if u wanna play halo 2 or these F@#ing vista only games... u may find patches to make them work... but no solution for DX10 i'm still waiting for DX9d

18-04-2008, 10:34 AM	#10
Dark Star Elite Member (1000+) Join Date: May 2006 Location: /dev/had0 Age: 20 Posts: 1,627 Thanks: 98 Thanked 172 Times in 146 Posts Rep Power: 45 OS:	Re: Windows XP SP2 or Vista - Which one is better for Gaming ???? Here is my theory on Gaming .. ] PC = Work + Study +++ FOSS FOr Gamin get a Console.. Wii or Xbox 360 or PS3. Computer is definitely not the best platform for gaming.. I will never play a game without its bells and rigs on The pleasure comes with full eyecandy .. Also the games that you see today are built nearly on every platform so Computer games are not that Comp. exclusive .. So its better switching to Console rater burning money on Computer hardware

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Meet our Staff Refer Forum Rules Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read

Windows XP SP2 or Vista - Which one is better for Gaming ????

Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista