Best OS for UT ?

Sparks{HoC} · 31st Mar 2001, 10:34 PM

I am fed up with Windows ME, which is a better alternative win2k or win98se ? I a getting ready to slick my gaming machine and reload it with whatever OS gets the most votes. I have a PIII 500 at the moment.

SimplyCosmic · 1st Apr 2001, 05:31 AM

Although a definite bit of advice would be near impossible without knowing the specifics of your situation, it is generally agreed on that the benefits of switching between any of the 9x family tend to be outweighed by the additional cost of another OS as well as time spent reloading drivers and software.

Windows 2000 works fine as a general platform for slightly more advanced users, comfortable with the enterprise level operating system. While it can be tweaked into a good gaming system, it sacrifices performance for security and stability.

Additionally, there is the new variable in the form of XP, the next generation of Microsoft OS which combines NT/2000's heart, with enhancements to allow it to replace the 9x line. Microsoft is currently in the Public Beta stage of it's development, and you can get a copy for US$20. At this point, if you're going to try new operating systems, it really couldn't hurt to give it a whirl.

SuRGV · 1st Apr 2001, 05:40 AM

UT in Win98 is 1 FPS faster than in Win2000 on my machine. However, UT runs much smoothier in Win2000 than in Win98...
Trung.

View Poll Results: Which OS is best for running UT ?
Windows 2000 Professional	3	42.86%
Windows 98 se	4	57.14%
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1st Apr 2001, 05:31 AM	#2
SimplyCosmic ERGO. VIS A VIS. CONCORDANTLY. Join Date: Dec. 25th, 1999 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 6,311	Although a definite bit of advice would be near impossible without knowing the specifics of your situation, it is generally agreed on that the benefits of switching between any of the 9x family tend to be outweighed by the additional cost of another OS as well as time spent reloading drivers and software. Windows 2000 works fine as a general platform for slightly more advanced users, comfortable with the enterprise level operating system. While it can be tweaked into a good gaming system, it sacrifices performance for security and stability. Additionally, there is the new variable in the form of XP, the next generation of Microsoft OS which combines NT/2000's heart, with enhancements to allow it to replace the 9x line. Microsoft is currently in the Public Beta stage of it's development, and you can get a copy for US$20. At this point, if you're going to try new operating systems, it really couldn't hurt to give it a whirl. __________________ .sig :: meisterplanet :: twitter :.

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31st Mar 2001, 10:34 PM	#1
Sparks{HoC} Registered User Join Date: Mar. 31st, 2001 Posts: 1	I am fed up with Windows ME, which is a better alternative win2k or win98se ? I a getting ready to slick my gaming machine and reload it with whatever OS gets the most votes. I have a PIII 500 at the moment.

1st Apr 2001, 05:40 AM	#3
SuRGV Registered User Join Date: Sep. 17th, 2000 Posts: 35	UT in Win98 is 1 FPS faster than in Win2000 on my machine. However, UT runs much smoothier in Win2000 than in Win98... Trung.