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WIndows 7 0 0%
Gigabyte EP-45 UD3P 20 100.00%
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Old November 24, 2009, 07:27 PM
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So I'm either getting Windows 7 Pro or a Gigabyte GA-EP45. I have an ancient motherboard running stuff that it doesn't support (but somehow I manage it). I also got XP with SP3. It's specifically an Asus P5GC-MX. That board is quite old. Max memory speed:667mHz, PCIe x16 1.0, my CPU is 1333 but has to be slowed down to 800, no overclocking, and that kind of crap. So help me out here, what is a more worthwhile investment, mobo or OS? Whats worth more for 100 bucks?
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Old November 24, 2009, 07:32 PM
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You can always use 7 RC for a wild , or if you can borrow the 7 from someone , just don't enter the key. you good for a month, the time to get one for you . you can even extend the 1 month to 3 . but please change me this avatar......
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Old November 24, 2009, 09:12 PM
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I'd take a new mb, if its making your computer run slower then windows 7 won't help. You can always use the rc for a few months or even stick with xp for now. and +1 on remove pic
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Old November 24, 2009, 10:54 PM
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+1 MB, use the RC and save up for a technet subscription.
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Old November 24, 2009, 11:46 PM
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Old November 25, 2009, 05:55 AM
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Old November 25, 2009, 06:05 AM
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Get the board, use it to cover up your avatar......
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Old November 25, 2009, 06:06 AM
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Go for the mobo over the OS, do what others have suggested with Win 7. Get the RC and you have until march of 2010 to find a full version
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i believe ill make it another for the board, and another for omg that avitar almost made me re-taste my cookies
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Old November 25, 2009, 03:37 PM
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i believe ill make it another for the board, and another for omg that avitar almost made me re-taste my cookies
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