Now that Microsoft will actually be shipping their long-awaited OS, we build a high-performance Vista machine. We also discuss component choices, including what not to get today.
Given this auspicious event, we figured it was time to actually build a system that's Vista ready. As we approached this task, we had a few clear goals in mind:
We wanted to build a high performance Vista system. We'll think about budget systems later. Our goal was a Windows Experience Score?formerly known as WinSAT?above 5. We wanted to have plenty of room for future growth and expansions. We wanted to test Vista's ability to configure storage options without the use of a ludicrous "F6 floppy." We also wanted to build a system that was relatively forward looking?as much so as possible today.
With these thoughts in mind, let's take a look at the component choices.
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We wanted to build a high performance Vista system. We'll think about budget systems later. Our goal was a Windows Experience Score?formerly known as WinSAT?above 5. We wanted to have plenty of room for future growth and expansions. We wanted to test Vista's ability to configure storage options without the use of a ludicrous "F6 floppy." We also wanted to build a system that was relatively forward looking?as much so as possible today.
With these thoughts in mind, let's take a look at the component choices.
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