Comments on: PC Build 2008: Part 2

By: rudyamid

rudyamid — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:48 +0000

Hey Steve,

I haven’t used it as much as I want to, but so far the system is rock solid, and Vista has been surprisingly cooperative. I try my best to avoid installing any old software/shareware/freeware, so it’s still clean as a whistle.

It’s definitely a lot faster than my previous computer. It’s going to be even faster once I’ve installed more upgrades to it, in a few months.

By: trade show displays

trade show displays — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:11:32 +0000

hi Rudy,
If my math is correct, you’ve been on your new computer for about two weeks… how do you like it? Is is a lot faster than your old computer, or can you even remember your old computer? When I changed from dial-up to cable (long ago) it seemed SO FAST, but I quickly got used to it and forgot how slow dial up is. Also, are you still happy with VISTA? I’m really on the fence whether to build a new computer with XP or Vista. I trust XP. Not sure about Vista…
~ Steve from Pinnacle Trade Show Displays

By: rudyamid

rudyamid — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:48:00 +0000

Hey Hye,

Most people do not like Vista because of it’s big resource hog, especially RAM. For a new install that has all the bells and whistles, I would highly recommend Vista. Otherwise, yeah, stick with XP.

By: Hye Munar

Hye Munar — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:02:42 +0000

Congratulations for finally completing building your PC. That is a well done job. How does it feel having a Vista? I just got a Windows Vista and I don't like it that much compared with XP. I prefer using XP, though. Hye Munar's last blog post..Air Conflicts: Aces of World War II Walkthrough, Cheat Codes (PSP Game)

By: rudyamid

rudyamid — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:41:29 +0000

Hey Farzan,

I actually had a hard time installing the CD-ROM version of Half Life 2 that I bought years ago. There’s a bunch of updates I had to follow for the Steam engine to get it working on Vista 64-bit. Anyway, got it to work and am playing with highest resolution at 98 FPS!

Now I have to see how this rig does with Crysis. Can hardly wait.

By: farzan

farzan — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:40:23 +0000

Good job so far. I think Vista is great, I dont know why alot of people think it sucks. I really like all the features of it. Good choice of games their Rudy. My friend has Crysis, but he doesnt play it anymore. He told me that the game is buggy and the developers still havent released a patch for it, but the game does look amazing. Half Life 2 is a must and they released new expansions for it. I already played The Orange Box on my 360 which included Half Life 2, Episode 1, Episode 2, Portal and Team Fortress 2. Im really loving the story of the Half Life games and im very eager to play Episode 3 hopefully on my 360 since I dont have a killer PC machine like the one your building lol. farzan's last blog post..REVIEW: War of the Worlds

By: planting grass seed

planting grass seed — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:16:25 +0000

Well, you are good enough know how to upgrade to Vista. I already screwed my room computer when try to install Vista on it. Vista eat too much resources..