 XP x64 vs Server 2003 x64, Which to use for games? |
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 Jan 16 2008, 04:17 PM
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This forum seems to bash less on folks who use "server" OSes for games, so I decided to ask the question: should I use XP x64 or Server 2003 x64 for games? I have both. The reason for an x64 OS is for 4gb or more of RAM. Please give me your thoughts.
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Jan 16 2008, 05:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 25-May 07 Member No.: 140582 OS: XP Pro x86 
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If you can find essential x64 drivers for your PC then go with XP x64. I did and I'm happy with it.
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Jan 21 2008, 03:48 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 138 Joined: 7-February 07 Member No.: 125600 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 
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XP64 is built on the Server 2003 x64 codebase, and is in fact little more than a workstation version of Server 2003.
You're asking to choose between two of the same things. |
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Jan 24 2008, 09:45 PM
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MSFN Expert Group: Members Posts: 1465 Joined: 17-February 05 From: Folsom, California Member No.: 44250 OS: none
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XP 64 gets my vote.
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Jan 24 2008, 09:57 PM
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WPI Guru  Group: Software Developers Posts: 5829 Joined: 18-September 03 From: Pocatello, ID Member No.: 6960 OS: Vista Ultimate x86
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Yeah its about the same really...
The main consideration would be cost XP is affordable (Even 64bit) 2003 SERVER is quite expensive... HHEHEHHEHEHEH Couldn't resist.  Cheapest one I could find was a 10 license bundle for $900 bucks... (Windows server 2003) Where as XP 64x was $135 bucks new for a full license... This post has been edited by Kelsenellenelvian: Jan 24 2008, 10:10 PM |
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Jan 24 2008, 10:58 PM
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MSFN Expert Group: Members Posts: 1465 Joined: 17-February 05 From: Folsom, California Member No.: 44250 OS: none
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hehe exactly why it got my vote
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Jan 25 2008, 07:39 AM
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Emergency physician Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 21-December 03 Member No.: 11225 OS: XP Pro x86
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Yes, I go with X64Bit XP
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