|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,329
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 7,329 |
Just built a new system
AMD 2200+ w/HHC-001 fan
PC2700 512m ECC Crucial
KX7-333R
120G IBM HD
Radeon 8500
Which OS would be better suited performance wise.
I'm leaning towards 2000 because I've heard a lot of bad things about XP and drivers for it.
The system will mainly be used for graphic oriented programs, video & sound editing.
I was planning on running Windows ME, but heard it's still limited in memory recognition. (like 98SE is)
Any thoughts???
Oh and yes it has to be a Microcrap OS. :p
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,112
Moderator
|
|
Moderator
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 2,112 |
If you're going for all out performance, then 2000 is more frugal with resources. I've had no problems with either OS; both have been very reliable and rock solid. XP is a little more resource-intensive, but the numerous small improvements are worth it IMO. Personally, I noticed no speed difference on my P2-400 w/ 256 RAM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 308
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 308 |
I would go with XP. And i have noticed a difference between XP on both highend processors and lower end. XP respondes better to higher end
processors then the lower. But thats just my experience. IMO get XP you won't regret it!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,795
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,795 |
I'd say 2000 for now, if you are really wanting XP go with the pro edition. I'm runing 2000 and I'm looking at 21 days and 10 hrs of uptime right now  -Pete
Every time I come online I wonder if the forums will be up
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 923
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 923 |
I'd say XP. It's so much more stable than 2000, and I find that it uses resources much better. Here: 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 442
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 442 |
I say 2000. XP has some nice features but its performance degrades over time. I have been using 2000 for months without one single problem.
1999 Silver Frost SVT
#2412 of 2760
DOB - 7/30/99
MODS:
BAT Inlet Pipe /w Monster Flow Filter, Rear Strut Brace, H&R Sport Springs, Koni Sport Struts, Panasonic CPQ-DF800u, Baer Brake Kit, Brembo Slotted/Crossdrilled rotors for rear brakes, rear KVR Pads, ASA JS6 17" w/ S-02 Pole Position, B&M Shifter, 22mm Rear Sway bar, Bassani Exhaust. SoundStream Rubicon 604 Amp, 2 SoundStream Class A 5.2 Amps, 2 SoundStream SPL 12" Subs, SoundStream SVX2 Crossover, Rockford Fosgate Capacitor.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,496
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 1,496 |
I've got both running in front of me right now. Windows XP Pro uses fewer resources on my system (1.2 GHz, 512MB Dell Inspiron 8100) and is a bit more stable than a similar system (IBM A21 1.2GHz, 512MB) loaded with Windows 2000.
I'm running pretty much the same workload on each and I'm seeing better performance and better resource allocation on the XP side of the house.
JaTo
Overland Park, KS
JaTo@kc.rr.com
99 Contour SVT
#143/2760
Modded to Taste
00 Corvette Coupe
Modded to Haste
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 4,585
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 4,585 |
Originally posted by sboardsvt:
I say 2000. XP has some nice features but its performance degrades over time. Huh? Have proof? In general, performacne degrades over time with any OS because users keep adding crap that slows it down. But I've never seen the OS to blame for that.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,559
Moderator
|
|
Moderator
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,559 |
XP is a good choice if you turn off all the crap for visualizations and extra services that don't need to be running. But after all of that wouldn't it mostly be Win2K anyway? Your choice.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 314
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 314 |
I'd just go for XP, they're just about the same thing anyways. If you had 2000 already I wouldn't bother with XP, but if you are getting a new OS, just go for XP.
As far as uptime, my machines at home run 2000 24/7 and I haven't had any bsod's in months (last time one of the motherboards died).
2000 Silver ZX3
1999 SVT Contour RIP 6/9/02
|
|
|
|
|
