i want to change from Xp to Vista...
can i do that with my 512ram..?

yes you can,but it will lag even if u install vista basic.

LAG LAG LAG LAG laG!!

super lag bro.. upgrade your ram first,, then u can get vista..

Vista Home Basic is suitable for your PC spec.
What to expect - basic Aero Interface and minimal number of services running. Get familiar with the interface first, because it is different than XP at first.

I recommend minimum 2GB.

3GB will be better.

what about memory card..???
i use AMD

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Added on August 1, 2008, 12:53 pmt.q for you comment..
i wnt 2 tink first to change or not..

This post has been edited by Akmal Rabbani: Aug 1 2008, 12:53 PM

To run Vista, you will need an 800 Megahertz processor, 512Mb of memory and a VGA adapter.

However, in order to run Vista Premium standard, you will need a 1.5 Gigahertz processor with 1 Gigabyte memory and a 128 Megabytes DirectX 9 graphics adapter.

That said, with 512 Megabytes of memory, you should be able to run Vista Home Basic. I have experimented removing memory and under-clocking my processor just to see how near bare minimum hardware runs Vista.

It DOES run Vista, but I'd recommend running one application at one time or not having any background running third-party applications.

What that said, if you really have doubt about your current rig in supporting Vista, DON'T go for it.

waaaa 512 for vista

its no enought la bro...

minimum for vista is 1gb for vista only.....

then another 1 gb for proses and multi tasking.....

1gb + 1gb = 2gb ovel all

t.q....
aftr this, i will be use the great vista...

yeah, vista memang need at least 1.5gb ram to run.

but i'd go read up more bout vista 1st. some games cannot run on it, n there are bugs.

i used to use vista, laggy n hangs sometimes.

owh yeah...
so, may be i should read detail about it...

I managed to install Vista Ultimate w/ full Aero desktop effects on my previous 512mb laptop. It worked but it was such a pain in ass.

You need more RAM. 2gb at least.

owh, i know2...
maybe i use 2GB or 3GB...

Not recommend for you to upgrade to Vista. Wait for Windows 7 (stable version of Vista). Vista is a "lab rat" for Microsoft to create the next Windows (windows 7).

Final decision is up to you.

i installed vista ultimate , my mobo is asus psk epu , but after installed all driver .. NO SOUND .. how ? HELP fas

Same as me, Vista Ultimate SP1, not just no sound but can't install the mobo driver at all........WTF

owh yeah...
that right...
t.q...

Windows Vista delivers - performance, productivity and entertainment.

Performance - your hardware is up for it (WIE 3.0 +)
Productivity - thanks to Windows Live and Office 2007 seamlessly working with Vista
Entertainment - IE7, Games Explorer, DirectX 10, support for latest hardware

Most of us have issues with 'performance' and 'productivity'. Seriously, if your machine can't handle Vista, you need to think about upgrading and/or getting a new machine. I see all the reasons and more than ever with SP1 to get Windows Vista today.

yaaa if u wanna play u can think how many RAM it take~!!

think about it...... hehehe

With all the posting on recommending you to get more memory for you computer system to run a smooth Windows Vista, why don't you get the memory module from PC Fair as it's the last day and the price of the memory may drop at the eleventh hour! Who knows...

ok... i know wht u mean...

don't fix what ain't broke
continue using your XP

Wakakaka, my mobo, ga-p35-ds3l, installed vista ultimate rm15, with service pack 1, trus ada sound. I didnt even installed the software which come wit my mobo???? Why aaa??? Tapi hang after play game??? Im thinking of changing it back to the gud old xp pro...

using Vista x64 on my laptop and desktop (E6550 + GA-P35-DS3L+ 8600GT) no problem at all...

what the best vista now?

u mean which vista is the best?

imo its up to your budget and needs. if u have the money then go for ultimate. it has all the features vista has

Yeah, it varies from one person to another, depending on your requirements and utilization.
Vista Ultimate is the most complete version, however, no point using it if you are not going to fully utilize the additional features, which I personally feel it's cater more to corporate users. For me, Home Premium is enough already.

is it possible to upgrade my 32bits vista home premium to 64bits?
if yes, how much is the cost
my 1gb extra ram kinda wasted

U can upgrade to vista.. just use windows vista basic color scheme....i have one laptop intel celeron, 512MB.. installed with windows vista.. it's seem to run fine.. huhuhuh but then if u want full potential of vista.. u should upgrade to 2GB minimum...

upgrade ur RAM to 2GB,if u wan ur vista to run smooth~~

go for ultimate lor...quite interestng features they hav...

If use those *ahem* Vista, we didn't care about what version should we get. Directly lots of ppls will choose Ultimate. But when it come to buying a genuine copy, what is the best for money? Currently I use win xp pro and planning to get vista. Last time, the differences between Win XP Home and Pro were noticeable. So how about current version of vista (Home Premium and Ultimate?

depend on what u do lor n ur budget if u wan buy genuine...bt for me xp is enough eventhough vista more interestng n lot of features aso really high security..really hate it...

ya,can do but will lag like hell la especially when u play games...tried using 1gb oso a bit lag...min 2gb la for performance

Maybe its your mobo driver only support up to XP only, happened to me also din notice that my mobo driver din support Vista , dled vista version from the net and it solved the problem + sound back.

To those who want to upgrade XP to Vista, this is a good guide and for you to decide whether to upgrade or not, i read this b4 i upgrade too. though i see your specs........i think gonna take a loongg way to upgrade

Link Here

the only prob u wanto upgrade is your mobo...
does it got any sound in vista??
my old comp dont have sound when ugraded to vista...

mobo is....
ASUS X Series P4GSX-MX SIS650GX chipset..
it runs great with a
fx5500 agp..
but no 'SOUND'

Download the latest sound driver for Vista...Of course XP driver won't work on Vista

is a 5 year old comp man...
try to search it b4
no such thing

Don't use RM15 pirated.

Windows Vista Ultimate should be the best but it's usually up to the users demands. All my computers are only running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-Bit (OEM).

Hi...out of topic..

Is it true, if we used 2G RAM in Vista windows, it still slow. Someone told me better make it 3 or 4G RAM..

Correct and advise me

officially, 512MB is minimum, 1GB is recommended
but technically 2GB will be enough to get a smooth experience
but as the RAM price is getting dirt cheap nowadays, there is no harm in getting 4GB RAM (will only be fully utilized in 64-bit environment)

Thanks cyew86...Got it