alexp999
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| System Name | Gaming Rig | Uni Laptop |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Q6600 G0 (2007) @ 3.6Ghz @ 1.45625v (LLC) / 4 GHz Bench @ 1.63v | AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2 GHz |
| Motherboard | ASUS P5Q Deluxe (Intel P45) | HP 6715b |
| Cooling | Xigmatek Dark Knight w/AC MX2 ~ Case Fans: 2 x 180mm + 1 x 120mm Silverstone Fans |
| Memory | 4GB OCZ Platinum PC2-8000 @ 1000Mhz 5-5-5-15 2.1v | 2 x 1GB DDR2 667 MHz |
| Video Card(s) | XFX GTX 285 1GB, Modded FTW BIOS @ 725/1512/1350 w/Accelero Xtreme GTX 280 + Scythe sinks| ATI X1250 |
| Storage | 2x WD6400AAKS 1 TB Raid 0, 140GB Raid 1 & 80GB Maxtor Basics External HDD (storage) | 160GB 2.5" |
| Display(s) | Samsung SyncMaster SM2433BW @ 1920 x 1200 via DVI-D | 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050 resolution) |
| Case | Silverstone Fortress FT01B-W ~ Logitech G15 R1 / Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000 |
| Audio Device(s) | Soundmax AD2000BX Onboard Sound, via Logitech X-230 2.1 | ADI SoundMAX HD Audio |
| Power Supply | Corsair TX650W | HP 90W |
| Software | Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 x64 | Windows 7 Ultimate Build 7100 x64 |
| Benchmark Scores | 3DM06: 19519, Vantage: P16170 ~ Win7: -CPU 7.5 -MEM 7.5 -AERO 7.9 -GFX 6.0 -HDD 6.0 |
Okay,
Title prob doesnt explain very well, but I'm getting real bored of Vista and Windows 7 is driving me nuts with bugs atm. Express Gate is even worse, so dont get me started on that!
Now I want Vista installed, but just for gaming, I'm thinking I might do a really bare vlite install, to get the most from it.
I had originally thought maybe I will install a full version of Vista alongside it (is that legal with same key?), for all my uni/cad work, internet browsing and email. But I want something that boots A LOT faster than Windows, so I'm thinking, maybe for the first time ever, I will delve into Linux...
.
If I do go linux route I have a few requirements:
- Needs to boot faster than Win
- Needs to support Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
- Needs to support AutoCAD & Adobe Photoshop
- Needs to support MSN/Windows Live Messenger
- Nero if poss, unless there is something better which runs well on Linux
- Would like it to look nice, without being slow, and needs to handle pics .etc
- Only problem I forsee is drivers, now Canon have been ever so kind as to provide drivers for my all-in-one, but am I gonna struggle on other things? (I also have a HP 1220c)
- Can I still use Kaspersky Internet Security 2009?
- How well does it handle pics? Can I still plug in my camera and phone etc?
Basically I'm a noob when it comes to Linux, but I have wanted to try if for a while.
Options I have come up with for Dual Boots are:
- Vista / Win 7 (have now not working very well
)
- Vista / vLite
- Vista / Linux
Obviously past the word Linux, I have only heard of a few OS's so you'll all have to help me on that one. Maybe you have some other/better ideas?
Love to hear everyone's thoughts.
Title prob doesnt explain very well, but I'm getting real bored of Vista and Windows 7 is driving me nuts with bugs atm. Express Gate is even worse, so dont get me started on that!
Now I want Vista installed, but just for gaming, I'm thinking I might do a really bare vlite install, to get the most from it.
I had originally thought maybe I will install a full version of Vista alongside it (is that legal with same key?), for all my uni/cad work, internet browsing and email. But I want something that boots A LOT faster than Windows, so I'm thinking, maybe for the first time ever, I will delve into Linux...
.If I do go linux route I have a few requirements:
- Needs to boot faster than Win
- Needs to support Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
- Needs to support AutoCAD & Adobe Photoshop
- Needs to support MSN/Windows Live Messenger
- Nero if poss, unless there is something better which runs well on Linux
- Would like it to look nice, without being slow, and needs to handle pics .etc
- Only problem I forsee is drivers, now Canon have been ever so kind as to provide drivers for my all-in-one, but am I gonna struggle on other things? (I also have a HP 1220c)
- Can I still use Kaspersky Internet Security 2009?
- How well does it handle pics? Can I still plug in my camera and phone etc?
Basically I'm a noob when it comes to Linux, but I have wanted to try if for a while.
Options I have come up with for Dual Boots are:
- Vista / Win 7 (have now not working very well
)- Vista / vLite
- Vista / Linux
Obviously past the word Linux, I have only heard of a few OS's so you'll all have to help me on that one. Maybe you have some other/better ideas?
Love to hear everyone's thoughts.
