How many GB of RA do you need for Windows 7 buddy? I'm loking at getting it, but perhaps with my new rig (whenever the Sperm Bank re-opens).

Not much.

M$ says you need 16BG 32bit and 20GB 64bit But It actually is only using 12GB on mine.

I guess If you want a Program you need more then windows takes up eh. :)

By RA what you mean?

If you mean Ram, I'm using like 700Mb for windows.

64Bit is nice, lets me use all my Ram and VRam .

Runs really good.

Sorry RA actually was "How much RAM do you need?" Is 3 GB DDR2 sufficient? Can it be installed over Windows Xp or, as I anticipate, will a complete re-format of the drive needed? If it's the latter, I might go out and buy a new HDD and optical drive. GAd, my wallet is weeping again...why oh why did you have to post this Zerk? I should give you a warning for making my wallet scream and hide in the corner:)

Keep me up to date on it ok mate I was looking in to getting W7U64

Model
Brand Microsoft
Model GLC-00182
Spec
Name Windows 7 Ultimate Full
Version Ultimate
System Requirements If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)

DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Additional requirements to use certain features:
Internet access (fees may apply)

Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware

For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required

Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware

HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7

DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive

BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2

BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive

Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on

Music and sound require audio output

Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.
Packaging Retail
Features
Features Easier to use
Simplify your PC with new navigation features like Aero Shake, Jump Lists, and Snap.

Customize Windows to look and feel the way you like by changing themes and taskbar programs.

Easy to network (with or without a server).

Back up your complete system over a network.

Help protect data on your PC or portable storage device against loss or theft with BitLocker.


Faster and more flexible
Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker.

Takes full advantage of 64-bit PC hardware and memory.

Windows XP Mode gives you the business flexibility you need.

Switch between any of 35 languages.

Best PC entertainment experience
Watch, pause, rewind, and record TV with Windows Media Center.

Watch your favorite DVD movies.

Includes integrated video and Dolby audio codecs.

Introduction
Nowadays, fast-developing communication and information technologies trigger an explosion of data on a scale millions of times larger year-to-year, yet your effort and strain on data management also rises. So you might need to find ways to make your computer both more powerful and easier to use. That is what Microsoft's new Windows 7 Operating System was designed to do.

Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files—like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews—to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to. With 64-bit support, you can take full advantage of the latest, most powerful processors. Great features like HomeGroup, Windows Media Center, and Windows Touch make new things possible.

Build a Windows 7 Ultimate system, and explore all the great features today!
Highlights
Help Prevent Theft or Loss of Data
Use BitLocker and BitLocker To Go to better protect your valuable files – even on removable drives like USB devices.

Windows XP Mode
Run many existing productivity and business programs designed for Windows XP – additional necessary software is available for download, free-of-charge from Microsoft.

Save Time and Money Resolving IT Issues
Take advantage of the powerful diagnostics and troubleshooters built into Action Center to resolve many computer problems on your own.

Interact with any Compatible Device Connected to Your Computer
Device Stage makes connecting and working with devices easier than ever with a single interface to manage devices and run common tasks. Plus, the new Devices and Printers folder shows you everything connected to your PC, making it a handy way to check on a printer, music player, camera, mouse, or digital picture frame (just to name a few).

Connect Multiple PCs, with or without a Server
Use Domain Join to connect PCs quickly and more securely to your wired or wireless domain network.

Automatically Back up Your Files
Protect your data from user error, hardware failure, and other problems. You can back up your files to an external hard drive, secondary hard drive, writable CD or DVD, or to a network location.


Quick Specs
Brand Microsoft
Version Ultimate
Packaging Retail

Detailed Specifications

I got it and my online games get really high ping due to it. But it must be due to unsupported drivers for my mobo. BS

Okay, that's it. My Chrissie present for myself. Cheers guys.

Holy Yea Mate! 3GB is plenty.

the 64 bit is Super I love it, and it barley uses 700mb for windows, with all the gadgets.

Great OS, I Really like the 64bit, Uses all my memory, Games load a bit faster, and if you exit the game,the restart it, it loads real fast, excellent memory control.


Nice Resource Monitor lets you know whats going on.

Just as fast and faster the XP Pro I had in most cases.

Haven't had any Crashes.

Great all around.

You can pick between Format or not during Install.

There's Options for it.

Don't need a Great PC to use it ether, works good.

Uses my CPU better then XP.

modular... win 7 should be running DirectX 11 and with what; they say it should be 2x faster. So far things are still choppy at best. I so much dislike the lornhorn scam, so using that platform would be a direct insult to my intelligence. I will ask for more before I take off my RadHat!!!!


H: I wonder if they have a online/pick-up/dropoff "Sbank". AT .25 fluid Oz for E$72.45 hell I'll make E$289.80 a day.


Cheers

Now look at Vista it is going to have more probs and Xp will to you will see it in the next weeks to come ?( Why just becase they want you to go out and buy Windows 7 .That is how they get you to send on you money on a new OS.The same way they get you on the anty V and spam sofewrair they make the probs so you run out and get the update new V .We the people who are on the Pc all the time see it more and more .I have two Pc and one I have no Av or spy w on it and no probs with it I was testing a Test on what one would have problems the on with it AV and a spy w was running for three years on line then I put the Av & sw in in and it said no V or s w on this PC two week latter it started saying it fond some funny how it was running for three years and never had one of thows things and now it das so you tell me do they make them to stop the trets or make them so you go out and buy them. the same go's for my Vista two weeks a go it just started locking up and frezing up things it did not do in the past it just started doing now QIN or not you tell me is it my pc or do they set it up to make you send on there soft wair ???? Now I am no pro or a I T guy but tell me is it just me that see what they doo or am I just some SUCKER that falls for it QQQ??? How DUM do they think we the People are .this is posted on here but I will post it agen on a new blog?(