Geeky nerd seeks new computer

[lutzj]

I'd just get a retail from Newegg or Tigerdirect while they're still available.

 

[Aramazd]

Be careful with OEM discs from manufacturers. They're sometimes coded to specific hardware, and will refuse to install on anything else. You still need a valid license key too.

Yeah, that's why you have to ask for a plain OEM disk. Some manufacturers will provide you with one.

 

[Ghost Ranger]

Get an OEM from the link I provided, and it will work on any computer you want, and is the cheap. however, the OEM edition has the following limitations-
1) the first Computer you ACTIVATE Xp on, is the computer that it will be 'stuck' on Although you may be able to "convince" Microsoft otherwise...).
2) You get no support from Microsoft, since you are the 'system builder', you have to provide support to yourself.

 

[PlutonianEmpire]

What about the retail version of xp. would that work?

 

[Ghost Ranger]

Yes, however, it would be more expensive, and be nearly the same.

 

[lutzj]

Yes, however, it would be more expensive, and be nearly the same.

I'd go retail anyway, since WinXP will only get harder to find in the future, and retail lets one reinstall on different machines.

 

[Shadylookin]

If you have a T&L capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM then you need at least:

# 600 MHz P3 processor or better
# 256 MB RAM if Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98 or Windows 2000
# At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space

If you have a non-T&L capable video card (such as Intel Extreme Graphics or Radeon 7xxx Series) then you need at least:

# 2.0 GHz processor or better
# 256 MB RAM if Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
# At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space

Supported video cards (and the more video memory the better):

# ATI RadeonTM series (7000 or better)
# 7000, 7200, 7500 (requires 2.0 GHz processor)
# 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500
# 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800

# Nvidia® QuadroTM series
# Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4

# Nvidia® Geforce series (GeForce2 and better)
# GeForce2
# GeForce3, 3 Ti
# GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440
# GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950
# GeForce 6800

these are the requirements you have to meet
Essentially you can buy anything at a store and you will be able to play with max settings. There's no need to break the piggy bank on this one.