Windows Vista

Darth_Z13 · Post by **Darth_Z13** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:49 pm

I read that they designed Vista with gaming in mind with the new game explorer...

CarbineImpulse · Post by **CarbineImpulse** » Fri Feb 16, 2007 10:05 pm

The MS Vista "eye candy" doesn't noticably do anything to performance in fact my games are running better with vista, obviously there are a few compatibility issues with Vista but these are usually with regards to drivers, not the programs themselves. As for being targeted for gaming well Halo 2 is only for Vista on PC, make of that what you will

As for DirectX 10 "stuff" I assume you mean games, because DirectX 10 is fine for XP, it's even ok for Windows 98

PvtParts · Post by **PvtParts** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 1:39 am

Im pretty sure nobodies running dx10 on xp because its only released with vista.

Also, what sort of games are you playing? Battlefront 2 isnt too hardware intense. Im not argueing with you, just curious cause me and my dad were talking about it and its either gonna be buy vista really soon, or not for a few years.

CarbineImpulse · Post by **CarbineImpulse** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:07 am

you're quite right, incredibly sorry about that here's the culprit:

Microsoft DirectX website wrote: Get the Latest DirectX Here

DirectX improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating system. Download and install this update for your Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, or Windows XP-based system.

For me if you say the latest version it would imply version 10, not simply an update for version 9.0c

MS FS is much improved and I always have tons of AI and terrain packs. BF2142 initially flagged up a "this game hasn't been tested on Vista" message but it is now on optimum settings and being more responsive. I also have a few games that I use in conjunction with my TrackIR 4, also less laggy.

PvtParts · Post by **PvtParts** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:10 pm

By MS FS do you mean flight simulator?

I saw some amazing photo's comparing flight simulator on dx9 and dx10 - they really showed a huge visual difference, i kid you not the water in the dx10 pic looked photorealistic - to the point that it looked like someone took a picture of a lake and edited it onto the photo.

I have a feeling that though windows vista is still memory intensive, its not going to make a big difference if you have the recommended memory setup.

t551 · Post by **t551** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 4:35 pm

Well, I for one always use just standard classic windows folders, so what else is new besides the interface and DirectX 10?

Moving_Target · Post by **Moving_Target** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:37 pm

Better security, extra Ultimate stuff (movie background), Bit lock thing, Ready Boost System (Use flash drives as RAM) and that's what i can think of off the top of my head

Sniper_eye · Post by **Sniper_eye** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:10 pm

Let's say that your a gaming maniac and you want the most from your games. Would you choose Vista or media center?

SolidFett · Post by **SolidFett** » Sun Feb 25, 2007 1:19 pm

Vista although it can't run some games. I'm getting it for free since it came free when I ordered my laptop.

Windows Vista

Do you plan on getting Vista?