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PL1:
My old XP desktop system won't boot anymore despite numerous semi-heroic attempts to revive it.    :badmood:

Time to upgrade to a newer system.

1. Are there any advantages to Win7 Pro (costs $45 more) as opposed to Win7 Home Premium?

2. Thinking about getting a 1TB WD Caviar Black.
Anyone know if there are problems with this series of drives like the Seagate -11 series?

3. Any thoughts/concerns about getting this kit or this one?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.   :cheers:


Scott
sharpfork:
I tend to pick an architecture and setup a deal alert on slickdeals.net .  My last build was based on a $28 (after rebate) haswell mobo.

If your XP rig is dead, can you reuse anything?  I'd think maybe the case, PSU, and potentially the GPU could be reused.
Drnick:
Here is the biggest difference between home and pro.

Windows XP Mode

Home Premium: No
Professional: Yes

This feature allows users to install Microsoft’s Virtual PC application and then install and run a complete fully licensed version of Windows XP SP3 from within the virtual PC environment. This feature was originally developed for businesses to migrate from Windows XP to Windows 7, and give them an environment from which to continue using any older non–Windows 7 compatible software. It is not suitable for applications which require 3D graphics or hardware accelerated sound, so gaming or even using your old TV tuner to watch TV are definite no-nos

As gaming in the VM is a no no and I very much doubt that you need to install more then 16gb ram then Home should be fine for your needs.
PL1:

--- Quote from: sharpfork on December 12, 2013, 02:40:07 am ---If your XP rig is dead, can you reuse anything?  I'd think maybe the case, PSU, and potentially the GPU could be reused.

--- End quote ---
Might recycle the GT430 video card, but the old ATX case/PSU/rest of the hardware will be added to a small collection of other system parts to (hopefully someday) end up in a build or two.


--- Quote from: Drnick on December 12, 2013, 03:04:48 am ---Home should be fine for your needs.

--- End quote ---
Thanks for the confirmation.   :cheers:


Scott
stripe4:
If you're more curious about the differences, here's a link to a comparison chart in Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions#Comparison_chart

The only advantage I can see (related to this hobby) is hardware support. If your new system will have more than 16 GB RAM or two physical CPUs, you should pick Pro.
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