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Originally Posted by nicfit

I love XP sp2, it works just fine, I asked mainly because of the directX 10 support in Vista and the fact that I'm still wondering wether or not to buy a new "branded" pc or assemble a new one with my hands, and almost all the already built ones have Vista Home Premium already installed.

build with your own hands, of course!!

that goes without saying bro.

let me suggest....

the ars technica system guide

there are 3 levels: the budget box, the hot rod, & the god box. i've always wanted to build a "god box" he he. but all are pretty good combinations.

this regardless of what OS you pick.