I am trying to buy a laptop right now and I am stuck on what type of chip I should put into it. I plan on buying Windows Vista when it comes out, but I don't know whether chips like Celeron or Sempron are compatible with Vista. My guess is that the only chips that will be compatible will be the more expensive chips (ie. Intel Core, Athlon 64). But if not, it might help me save a buck or two. Help would be greatly appreciated!
2006-07-16 16:34:57 · 3 answers · asked by jtrigoboff 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Almost all the chips made now will be compatible with Vista. I would highly recommend that you stay away from low end chips like Sempron and Celeron. They will be able to run it, but the processor is your main component and if you skimp there you will sorely regret it later on.
Check microsoft's website for the minimum specs and get something that slightly exceeds them to balance the tradeoff between cost and performance.
2006-07-16 16:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by im.in.college.so.i.know.stuff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought a Gateway MX6442 laptop. It comes with a AMD Turion 64 processor. It has a sticker right on the laptop that says Windows Vista Compatible.
2006-07-16 16:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by codeone42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need a 64 bit processor, I believe... the Pentium IV's have that, um I'm pretty sure:D The AMD Turion64 has it - I have one of those.
2006-07-16 16:39:41 · answer #3 · answered by Thom Thumb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋