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    Default Windows xp or 7 on low end machine?

    Hi guys!

    So I have a question: I bought me some cheapo parts (sempron 145, 2gb ram, basic µatx board...). My question is: windows XP or 7. Considering that its a low end machine but will only be running traktor(together with maybe some recording app and mastering). I will strip my os down to the bare minimum so that it performs at it's best.

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    I would at least go with Win7.

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    win7 needs at least 4gb so i would go with XP in your case. xp is still a good os.
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    xp, that sempron is going to have trouble with win 7

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    XP.

    Mine runs prime for traktor!

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    yes i've been runing traktor for many years on xp, have been on 7 for a year now but defo +1 for xp
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    xp and traktor on mine too. Tried on 7 with only 2 gb and its much better on xp
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    Thanks for the response, will install winXP...

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    Quote Originally Posted by djmad View Post
    Thanks for the response, will install winXP...
    DJmad
    A stripped XP runs Traktor a treat - especially if it's a 'dedicated' machine. Read Smittten's posts on setting up. His tips are INVALUABLE.
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    Another vote for XP. Stripped down XP is a BEAST for audio on older machines.
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