Want to build a new system

[sundev]

I've been needing a new system for a while now, but now I'm starting to think that maybe I should just wait until more is known about Windows 7 before I make any purchases.

I was planning on researching and making purchases later in the year/early 2009 but since Windows 7 is supposed to be out only a few months (or a year) after that I'm starting to reconsider. I don't want my hardware to be not good enough for the new Windows.

What do you guys think?

Also, when is the new generation of graphics cards due to arrive? I assume the 9800s and 48XXs are still top of the line? Seems to be they've been around for a while now.

 

[kedlav]

Windows 7 delays are already being encountered. It is based on vista and is an incremental upgrade, hence, don't bother waiting. There's always going to be something new out in the computers world 3-6 months from now...

 

[sundev]

Originally posted by: kedlav
Windows 7 delays are already being encountered. It is based on vista and is an incremental upgrade, hence, don't bother waiting. There's always going to be something new out in the computers world 3-6 months from now...

That's true for hardware usually, but I don't think that's true in software, particularly operating systems. I've been using Windows XP for about 6 years now (and on the same system for the past 4).

I'm thinking that Windows 7 will have much higher requirements than Windows XP to run all the eye candy, which is why I'm wondering if buying hardware now (I won't be buying top of the line stuff) would be a waste.

 

[imported_Scoop]

If you're not buying top of the line stuff, you shouldn't think about it lasting until Windows 7.

 

[sundev]

Originally posted by: Scoop
If you're not buying top of the line stuff, you shouldn't think about it lasting until Windows 7.

I'm not thinking about lasting until Windows 7, I'm thinking of waiting to purchase until Windows 7 is closer to coming out so more is known about the type of hardware, etc. that will be required for it.

 

[Roguestar]

Just get Vista.

 

[harobikes333]

I'd have to agree with rougestar. Just get vista.

 

[sundev]

Alright, so waiting on Windows 7 doesn't seem like a popular choice.

Regarding the second part of my post, does anyone have any info on or can anyone point me to info on the next gen of video cards and when they are due to be released? I couldn't find a nVidia roadmap anywhere.

 

[shingletingle]

Originally posted by: sundev
Alright, so waiting on Windows 7 doesn't seem like a popular choice.

Regarding the second part of my post, does anyone have any info on or can anyone point me to info on the next gen of video cards and when they are due to be released? I couldn't find a nVidia roadmap anywhere.

Are you just going to keep waiting for the next gen of everything? And then wait for the next gen after that since it will only be a few months later? And then wait for the gen after that? How about not doing anything since you just want to keep waiting?

 

[betasub]

Originally posted by: sundev
I assume the 9800s and 48XXs are still top of the line? Seems to be they've been around for a while now.

What about the GTX200 series? That replaced the 9800s as Nvidia's flagship range, and they were released mid-June (with a minor refresh this month). ATI's 4800s arrived a few days later, so yeah, almost three months old, but they gave us 4870x2 in July, and 4850x2 has been released into the wild recently in some regions.

 

[sundev]

Originally posted by: betasub

Originally posted by: sundev
I assume the 9800s and 48XXs are still top of the line? Seems to be they've been around for a while now.

What about the GTX200 series? That replaced the 9800s as Nvidia's flagship range, and they were released mid-June (with a minor refresh this month). ATI's 4800s arrived a few days later, so yeah, almost three months old, but they gave us 4870x2 in July, and 4850x2 has been released into the wild recently in some regions.

Cool thanks

 

[OverVolt]

Why would you want to be the first 1% to adopt Windows 7 and all it's potential problems, and lack of freeware programs? Ew

Just make a vista rig now. Wait about a year after Windows 7, and by then your hardware will most likely need an update anyway, I'm guessing 2years or so.

 

[DaveSimmons]

The first beta of Windows 7 was just delayed from October to December 2009. So it will be some time in 2010 before you can get it.

Do you need a new computer now? Then buy it. The main difference between W7 and Vista will probably be it running slower, using more RAM, and possibly more 3D in the user interface.

Since Vista is OK with 2 GB RAM, a slow dual-core and any level of 3D above Intel, just plan for 4 GB RAM, a midrange CPU, and any real graphics card.

Tada! You're fuure-proofed!

 

[piasabird]

I would not consider Windows 7 till the first update. Vista with the first update seems to run pretty good. With a Core 2 Duo and some good RAM it should run pretty fast. Wait till you see some games running on it before you decide.

My Integrated rig with the Integrated Intel X35 graphics and 2 gigs of RAM at 1.8v runs very fast. I was surprised that it even ran some old games I like. Not bad for an Intel E7200 processor. This is just an example. So a faster processor would just go faster and open large pictures for editing faster.

I used these 2 Items:

Intel G35 motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813121336
Has problems with Non-Sata Drives, but I knew that before I purchased it. Who wants some old junky IDE cables in their computer??

Intel E7200 CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115052

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

X-bit says it might be released on June 3rd, 2009.

Link

 

[XBoxLPU]

Whatever is decent with Vista currently is going to be fine for Windows 7. There have been talks of the footprint being more modular and streamlined but we can pretty much bet the OS footprint isn't going to be larger.

 

[sundev]

Thanks for all the replies.

It's not that I want to be an early adopter of Windows 7, I was just wondering if it would be prudent to buy a computer within the next 3-4 months (while not knowing what the hardware requirements for Windows 7 are), or wait 6-8 months and (presumably) have a better idea of what is required.

And no, I don't need a new computer, mine runs pretty good. It's an A64 3400+ with 2GB RAM. Yes I know, very old (about 4 years), but it's still quick with WinXP. All I really do on it though is word processing, excel, surfing, watching movies, etc. Nothing strenuous like video editing. I'd just like a new one for some new games that are out and are coming out soon.

 

[Denithor]

Anything you put together for gaming today will easily handle Win7 next year.

Just build what you need today and worry about tomorrow when it arrives.

 

[BladeVenom]

If you need a new system get a new system. You could probably stick with XP on it till Windows 7 comes out, and skip Vista altogether.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: sundev
Want to build a new system...

should I wait for Windows 7?

Yes.
There are exciting new technologies on the horizon.
No need to build today and upgrade everything tomorrow for Windows 7 :roll: