Windows XP Pro, or XP Home?

Spin · 14 Apr 2003, 10:28 AM

I wanted to know which windows would do better gaming. I want my new PC to be for gaming and I have Win 98 on my current PC, and the PC I want comes with Windows Home, is it worth getting XP Pro, or is Home just as good?

Spin

lux · 14 Apr 2003, 11:27 AM

I think Home is just as good for gaming...

CelticBlackCat · 14 Apr 2003, 04:55 PM

Hi Spin,

Windows XP Home Edition is fine for your use. Windows XP Professional is for networked computers. But if you are into gaming, do yourself a favor and get the proper RAM needed, at least 256 MB. I have Windows XP Home Edition with only 128 MB of RAM, but then again I don't do gaming. I have read and heard from computer experts that Windows XP works best with at least 256 MB of RAM. I'm doing fine with my RAM for my needs, though, and that is what the computer came with knowing it had Windows XP as its OS.

As for your monitor, use the regular CPU type. All the experts say this is better for playing games. I have a Flat Panel Monitor which I love, but then again, I don't do gaming.

Hope this helps you a little. Do some research first before you buy to make sure you get everything that is compatible for your needs. Good luck and have fun!

teacher · 15 Apr 2003, 01:57 AM

Should also try and get the best graphic card you can afford.

Killer · 15 Apr 2003, 10:46 AM

If you have the latest hardwares you should go with XP regardless of which edition you use. But if your PC is involved into logging into NT domains then you need Pro edition.

Spin · 15 Apr 2003, 10:55 AM

I am also looking into getting one of these 2 PC's in at least 1 week. Here are the links, tell me which one you would get. Does it make a difference. I know ones processor speed is a little greater. Which one would you pick for me (I want to play games, Currently I have a 2 GB hard drive with a 400 MHz proccessor)!

http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...roduct_ID=2447

http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...roduct_ID=2517

PS Im also looking for a good monitor. As in better then the junky gateway monitor I have now. Anyone know of a 17 inch, or 20 inch monitor that has a good price?

Thanks for your help everyone,

Spin

kander · 18 Apr 2003, 05:52 AM

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Originally posted by Spin
http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...roduct_ID=2447

http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...roduct_ID=2517

Hrm. Tough one. The basic difference I found between the two is that one (eMachines C1641) comes at $6,00 dollars less, but has a very neat CD-RW/DVD in it... if you want to watch DVD's without spending extra cash on a DVD drive that might be a very large plus.

The eMachines C1844 (the expensive one) has better speed (only a little bit, though) and comes with a normal CD recorder. It also has the AC '97 chipset for audio, which I have too, and I don't like it much. The sound chipset on the other one I haven't heard about yet. It C1844 also has USB 2.0 ports, which is, IMHO, a very good thing if you intend on using USB devices (downwards compatible, and major speed advantages over normal USB... in the near future most devices will probably be USB-2's).

I'd say that for the $6,00 it's pretty much worth it, but it depends mostly on your needs. For viewing DVD's I'd recommend the cheaper one, because you'll need a seperate DVD player for the C1844.

I hope this helps you out a bit,

--Kander

lux · 18 Apr 2003, 10:56 AM

I am getting connection refused when accessing the two links...

kander · 18 Apr 2003, 04:59 PM

Works for me...

lux · 19 Apr 2003, 04:29 AM

The cheaper one also has a better sound card and better software package but no USB 2.0 ports...

thefroggy · 24 Apr 2003, 09:34 PM

It has a nice feature called windows messenger, that you cna talk to you friends or family....

thefroggy · 24 Apr 2003, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by thefroggy
It has a nice feature called windows messenger, that you can talk to you friends or family....

kander · 25 Apr 2003, 02:04 AM

Erm, yeah... what to say... Windows Messenger is kinda like exactly the same as MSN Messenger, it's just integrated into Windows. And it's nearly impossible to disable it/remove it.

I don't really see it as a feature, it's just Microsoft trying to force it's way into the Instant Messaging arena. ICQ is still vastly superior to MSN/Windows Messenger... but that's just MHO, of course.

--K

teacher · 25 Apr 2003, 02:25 AM

The AMD Athlon™ XP processor is meant to be better for gaming and visuals than normal Pentium 4+ tech.

I have both chips in two different computers, plus XP Home and XP Professional. I really love both of my computers, but then again they are used for different needs.

lux · 25 Apr 2003, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kander
Erm, yeah... what to say... Windows Messenger is kinda like exactly the same as MSN Messenger,

I don't really see it as a feature, it's just Microsoft trying to force it's way into the Instant Messaging arena. ICQ is still vastly superior to MSN/Windows Messenger

Windows messenger has lot of unique functions such as Remote Assistance, Applications Sharing, Address Book Sharing, etc which MSN messenger and ICQ does not have. I definitely see it as a feature...

14 Apr 2003, 10:28 AM	#1
Spin The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa, FL (Cincinnati, OH in the Summer) Posts: 2,446	Windows XP Pro, or XP Home? I wanted to know which windows would do better gaming. I want my new PC to be for gaming and I have Win 98 on my current PC, and the PC I want comes with Windows Home, is it worth getting XP Pro, or is Home just as good? Spin

24 Apr 2003, 09:34 PM	#11
thefroggy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London Posts: 23	xp It has a nice feature called windows messenger, that you cna talk to you friends or family....

14 Apr 2003, 11:27 AM	#2
lux The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,274	I think Home is just as good for gaming...

14 Apr 2003, 04:55 PM	#3
CelticBlackCat Essential Contributor Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 260	Hi Spin, Windows XP Home Edition is fine for your use. Windows XP Professional is for networked computers. But if you are into gaming, do yourself a favor and get the proper RAM needed, at least 256 MB. I have Windows XP Home Edition with only 128 MB of RAM, but then again I don't do gaming. I have read and heard from computer experts that Windows XP works best with at least 256 MB of RAM. I'm doing fine with my RAM for my needs, though, and that is what the computer came with knowing it had Windows XP as its OS. As for your monitor, use the regular CPU type. All the experts say this is better for playing games. I have a Flat Panel Monitor which I love, but then again, I don't do gaming. Hope this helps you a little. Do some research first before you buy to make sure you get everything that is compatible for your needs. Good luck and have fun!

15 Apr 2003, 01:57 AM	#4
teacher Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,167	Should also try and get the best graphic card you can afford.

15 Apr 2003, 10:46 AM	#5
Killer Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,762 Representative of: Killer.kkk.sg	If you have the latest hardwares you should go with XP regardless of which edition you use. But if your PC is involved into logging into NT domains then you need Pro edition.

15 Apr 2003, 10:55 AM	#6
Spin The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa, FL (Cincinnati, OH in the Summer) Posts: 2,446	I am also looking into getting one of these 2 PC's in at least 1 week. Here are the links, tell me which one you would get. Does it make a difference. I know ones processor speed is a little greater. Which one would you pick for me (I want to play games, Currently I have a 2 GB hard drive with a 400 MHz proccessor)! http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...roduct_ID=2447 http://www.refurbdepot.com/productde...roduct_ID=2517 PS Im also looking for a good monitor. As in better then the junky gateway monitor I have now. Anyone know of a 17 inch, or 20 inch monitor that has a good price? Thanks for your help everyone, Spin

18 Apr 2003, 10:56 AM	#8
lux The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,274	I am getting connection refused when accessing the two links...

18 Apr 2003, 04:59 PM	#9
kander The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,112	Works for me...

19 Apr 2003, 04:29 AM	#10
lux The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,274	The cheaper one also has a better sound card and better software package but no USB 2.0 ports...

25 Apr 2003, 02:04 AM	#13
kander The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,112	Erm, yeah... what to say... Windows Messenger is kinda like exactly the same as MSN Messenger, it's just integrated into Windows. And it's nearly impossible to disable it/remove it. I don't really see it as a feature, it's just Microsoft trying to force it's way into the Instant Messaging arena. ICQ is still vastly superior to MSN/Windows Messenger... but that's just MHO, of course. --K

25 Apr 2003, 02:25 AM	#14
teacher Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,167	The AMD Athlon™ XP processor is meant to be better for gaming and visuals than normal Pentium 4+ tech. I have both chips in two different computers, plus XP Home and XP Professional. I really love both of my computers, but then again they are used for different needs.