Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - Holy resource hog, batman! (Windows Vista)

CrazyManAndy · August 15th, 2007, 02:25 AM

I don't like updating my OS until sometime after its initial release. I like to let them work out the bugs first.

Vista is a resource hog, but I'm not exactly sure why your having such trouble. I think it should be mentioned that higher Ghz doesn't necessarily mean better. CPU type and architecture have a lot to do with performance. The same goes for RAM.

You have to consider the overall quality of the PC as well. And a lot of manufacturers put a bunch of junk on the computer before you get it, which can cause major slowdowns. Of course, how you set up your OS will have a major affect as well.

I have to say, I haven't really done any serious reading on Vista. I'm pretty content with XP for the moment, and I don't see anything in Vista that really warrants such a major upgrade. I'm waiting to see what happens in the next year. Lately, I've gotten interested in trying out some alternatives, like Mac and Linux.

CMA

August 15th, 2007, 02:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
CrazyManAndy Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165	I don't like updating my OS until sometime after its initial release. I like to let them work out the bugs first. Vista is a resource hog, but I'm not exactly sure why your having such trouble. I think it should be mentioned that higher Ghz doesn't necessarily mean better. CPU type and architecture have a lot to do with performance. The same goes for RAM. You have to consider the overall quality of the PC as well. And a lot of manufacturers put a bunch of junk on the computer before you get it, which can cause major slowdowns. Of course, how you set up your OS will have a major affect as well. I have to say, I haven't really done any serious reading on Vista. I'm pretty content with XP for the moment, and I don't see anything in Vista that really warrants such a major upgrade. I'm waiting to see what happens in the next year. Lately, I've gotten interested in trying out some alternatives, like Mac and Linux. CMA Last edited by CrazyManAndy : August 15th, 2007 at 05:57 AM.