what win7 should I get?

[Gun Jam]

Hello

 

Im building a new computer and want win 7 64bit. I just dont know if I want it in home, pro, or ultimate flavor.

 

I plan to get the OEM builder pack on newegg.

 

My initial reaction was to get 7 pro and its only a 30 dollar difference between home. 99 vs 130

 

In the compare list it says that Home doesnt have the "run in xp mode" which I use in vista some times although im not sure its the same thing.

 

I have heard that all version on windows 7 be it home or ultimate can do the same thing...for a 30 dollar difference is it worth going with pro over home?

 

They all use the same Direct x 11 right...and they would all run games about the same right?

 

Thanks

[EtherealN]

If you expect to use the XP thing, then yeah, might be worth it. OTherwise I don't really feel that it's worth it.

 

They should indeed run games pretty much the same, all of them. I'm always cautious about using versions of operating systems that have additional features I won't use - just to stay careful of bloat. (Both in the case of Windows licenses where it obviously also costs extra for no use, but also in free OSes like various Linux flavors.) I'm not sure whether there would actually be any performance impact from the "bloated" versions of 7, probably not (and if there is, probably not big enough for a human to notice), but why pay for things you won't use? :)

 

An additional reason to get the Pro is, if I remember it all correctly, to keep the option of future RAM upgrades up to over 16GB. I'd have to re-check the limits on Home though to be sure of that, was a while since I looked at those tables.

[galagamo]

Edit}^^^Yea what he said

 

They all use the same Direct x 11 right...and they would all run games about the same right?

 

Yes that is correct. I'm using Home premium, its been a great OS, but I cannot compare it with other versions as I have not used them.

There may be a difference in ram capacity between them, though not a big deal IMHO

Edited January 13, 2012 by galagamo

[PoleCat]

The following specifies the limits on physical memory for Windows 7.

 

Windows 7 Ultimate x86=4GB - x64=192 GB

Windows 7 Enterprise x86=4GB - x64=192 GB

Windows 7 Professional x86=4GB - x64=192 GB

Windows 7 Home Premium x86=4GB - x64=16 GB

Windows 7 Home Basic x86=4GB - x64=8 GB

Windows 7 Starter x86=2GB - x64 N/A

 

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Edited January 13, 2012 by PoleCat

[Cali]

I have W7 Ultimate and it's nice, I think I would of been just fine with W7 Home. But I did get a great deal on mine :D

[hassata]

:D

[Gun Jam]

Home pro? Is that an inside joke or is there really such a thing? Home premium?

 

Again thanks for your input guys!

[PoleCat]

At a minimum I would say Windows 7 Pro x64 if you are an enthusiast. Otherwise take your pick of the x64 versions keeping in mind the memory limits.

 

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[Devrim]

That's my opinion;

 

My machine is 64bit. So, I didn't even think about Win7 Starter.

 

I've got Win7 Home Premium. That's it.

 

If you really interest with specifications of them, you'll see that Ultimate, Enterprise and Professional versions have a lot of features that you'll never use! (If you're not a businessman.)

 

See this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions and decide yourself.

[Devrim]

Why? If you add explanations, it's better for me or other frineds.

 

I mean why not Home Premium and why Pro?

 

Thanks.

 

I know, I ask so many questions including 'why' nowadays. : )

[Devrim]

:beer:

:D Thanks.

[Gun Jam]

I think I do want pro...Ive looked at the features and my parents have a PC that runs pro..I like it there.

 

I do have what I think is a valid college ID although I did graduate sometime ago...

 

Thanks you guys have been very helpful