Sims 2 and Windows 7
ritaxis:
I spent a little more on my computer, total, this time, because I had it built for me by someone who understood what I was talking about instead of either frankensteining odd old bits (my usual method) or buying a cheap discontinued computer at discount (what I did 2ce and regretted it both times). But the Xp part didn't cost more than the Vista part would have. I like Xp and I have no need to get the latest shiny as a general thing. I'm not against innovations, I'm just in no hurry. I just got this computer and I'll have it five years or maybe more, depending. Then we'll see what's happening in Windows-type OSes at the time.
Lord Darcy:
Quote from: Dark Trepie on 2009 February 24, 13:34:12
I've never really used 98. I know people who've used 98 SE and said good things about it. Guess I should've clarified.
Every single Windows 9x version suffers from BSOD, and 98 was no exception. 98 SE was the best of the bunch only in a comparative sense.
Quote from: Tsarina on 2009 February 24, 14:22:07
I wasn't even aware it was possible to buy a computer without a pre-installed OS.
In Korea, there are lots of "computer assembly shops", where you can select parts and pay a small optional fee to have your purchased parts assembled. You can also avoid being foisted with sub-standard parts, provided you do a little research beforehand.
Those "assembled computers" are cheaper than name brand computers like Samsung or LG, because OS price is not included. They arrive in a blank state without any OS or spyware installed. It's a nice alternative for people who don't want to pay extra for the redundant OS but are unable to assemble parts themselves.
Nec:
Well, I have all EP/SP installed. Windows 7 running on the lappy, and it is working fine. CEP, SimPE, and Clean Pack Installer all working as they should. I like W7.
Tsarina:
Quote from: Lord Darcy on 2009 February 28, 08:04:03
Those "assembled computers" are cheaper than name brand computers like Samsung or LG, because OS price is not included. They arrive in a blank state without any OS or spyware installed. It's a nice alternative for people who don't want to pay extra for the redundant OS but are unable to assemble parts themselves.
I'll look out for something along the lines of this when the time comes where I need to buy a new computer. But... is assembling the parts yourself terribly hard?
As I understand, quite a few of the MATYans have built their own boxes. Is it difficult? Can it be done if one has a tech-savvy family member to guide and help?
Lord Darcy:
Quote from: Tsarina on 2009 February 28, 11:47:12
I'll look out for something along the lines of this when the time comes where I need to buy a new computer. But... is assembling the parts yourself terribly hard?
As I understand, quite a few of the MATYans have built their own boxes. Is it difficult? Can it be done if one has a tech-savvy family member to guide and help?
I wouldn't say it's terribly hard. PC parts are so standardized that you can do most of steps with a single driver. There are many tutorials which will give you a general idea on the standardized process. I've done it the first time all by myself, with a tutorial print-out and parts manuals. But it's much better to have someone experienced around, especially for installing CPUs. Failure to apply heatsink or to secure fans properly can fry your CPU to death.
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