Windows xp or 7 on low end machine?

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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.

Thanks in advance,

djmad

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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 :slight_smile:

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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…

DJmad

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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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Get another 2gb of ram - very cheap and then you could use either OS :slight_smile:

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Could you post some links that you think are good? Definitely want to learn more :smiley:

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Good advice - a cheap, worthwhile upgrade.

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Links are all here in the DJTT forums hidden in the search window :slight_smile:

Or go to - Native Instruments S4/S2 Controller Discussion - the sticky is there.

This Smittten dude is also very approachable :slight_smile:

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Thanks for the tips!