Computer Advice

richlevy · 11-30-2009, 08:41 PM

After all of the near misses finding a 'deal buster' over the past few days, I am looking at a quad core system

Quad Core Intel Q8200, 8GB RAM, 640GB drive - $569
23" HD widescreen monitor - $169
Vista Premium with free Upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium

My only issue is that the Q8200 is a bit obsolete and does not have virtualization. This would be useful for me running virtual XP for full compatibility with older software and games. Otherwise I am dependent on Windows 7 compatibilty.

Microsoft does not allow virtualization with Home Premium - it's a $150 update to Home Ultimate. Also, a quad core chip with virtualization would add $100-150 to the system price.

It's not worth paying $250 to bring my old software forward.

Is there any other reason not to buy a Q8200 system? Is it still worth having a quad core without virtualization?

11-30-2009, 08:41 PM	#1
richlevy King Of Wishful Thinking Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 6,669	Computer Advice After all of the near misses finding a 'deal buster' over the past few days, I am looking at a quad core system Quad Core Intel Q8200, 8GB RAM, 640GB drive - $569 23" HD widescreen monitor - $169 Vista Premium with free Upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium My only issue is that the Q8200 is a bit obsolete and does not have virtualization. This would be useful for me running virtual XP for full compatibility with older software and games. Otherwise I am dependent on Windows 7 compatibilty. Microsoft does not allow virtualization with Home Premium - it's a $150 update to Home Ultimate. Also, a quad core chip with virtualization would add $100-150 to the system price. It's not worth paying $250 to bring my old software forward. Is there any other reason not to buy a Q8200 system? Is it still worth having a quad core without virtualization? __________________ Exercise your rights and remember your obligations - VOTE! I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting. -- Barack Hussein Obama

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