How do I check if this OS supports DX 10.1 ?
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How do I check if this OS supports DX 10.1 ?
run dxdiagQuote:
Originally Posted by Cooper
guide to make it run like WS http://www.win2008workstation.com/wordpress/
the sidebar part is not the best, I have better procedure.(will post tomorow)
people this OS and vista sp1 have the same code base, if it run on vista will run on 2008.
the only problem are the setups that check the os version.(that can be fixed too)
W2K8 x64 became my main OS on Friday evening. I tried the Vista experience thrice and each time was more disappointing than the last so when I read about using W2K8 as a workstation I was naturally skeptical but from the first boot I've been in love.
Sure, the load time is longer than XP, which is to be expected in a server OS but I've had no issues installing any of my daily apps or games.
I'm using a licensed version, tried the evaluation earlier in VMWare but the trial wouldn't let me install A.D. so I bit the bullet and just activated the sucker.
The largest difference for me has to be the lack of lag. Vista always gave me lag opening my attached hdd's and samba shares but I'm not experiencing any of that now. I should mention that I'm only running 2GB ram, W2K8 has no issues here, Vista would cry like a baby..
I finally found a replacement for XP.
Now, if only that extra 2x2GB will arrive..
im using it on a dfi nf4 with an opteron 148 and 1gb of ram and it runs pretty quick no issues with it.
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Originally Posted by RFC Rudel
It shows same DX10 as in Vista pre SP1.
Any other ways? Or it's really just 10th
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Originally Posted by Cooper
my htpc vista 64 sp1 shows dx10 too.
we must check .dll version but I am sure they are the same.
even the build number of the 2008 is sp1!!!!! (run Winver)
good way to have testing software without paying dude :pQuote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
try 2x4GB kits
maybe mix of 1GB and 2GB sticks makes the system go a bit crazy
I hope not, it's my intended setup (for VM). Let's see how this one plays out..Quote:
Originally Posted by dinos22
i don't mean unstableQuote:
Originally Posted by szukalski
i'm sure it will be perfectly stable
VM with all that RAM will be awesome from what ppl tell me about VM and RAM usage :) hehe
not crazy as such, just slows things down a little
the manual states:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...5&postcount=12Quote:
You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for dual channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation
same thing is mentioned in the manual for the P5B Deluxe too
Quick question. What is the preferable version of Server 2008? Standard, Enterprise or Datacenter? I would assume Datacenter?
Like would there be speed differences between the versions, or limitations on the lower ones or something?
enterprise is what i would recommender, datacenter is enterprise with lustering and it comes with a hefty license if its pricing is like 03
enterprise already support fail over clusters.Quote:
Originally Posted by zanzabar
to buy check what you need, there is a BIG diference in price from standard to enterprice.
Overview of Editions
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...-overview.aspx
Compare Server Roles
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...are-roles.aspx
Compare Features
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...-features.aspx
Compare Technical Features and Specifications
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...are-specs.aspx
Windows Server 2008 Standard
$999
Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Includes 5 CALs (User or Device, chosen after purchase)
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
$3,999
Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Includes 25 CALs (User or Device, chosen after purchase)
Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition
$2,999
Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions
Windows Web Server 2008
$469
Web Server-only product**, no CALs required. Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.
Which is the most minimalist?
I am guessing it would be out of Standard or Enterprise?
I dont see the need for enterprise, I am running server 08 x32 standard on my 1200MHz Celeron rig with 1GB of RAM and it runs great. I like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MuffinFlavored
I know people cracked vista rc1 to work indefinitely, is there anything like that for server08?
the web edition but it is very limited, the standard edition is the start point.Quote:
Originally Posted by MuffinFlavored
Hmm... I don't understand why is datacenter more expensive, when it supports the most features? Compare the technical features here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserv...are-specs.aspx
Datacenter has all of those of enterprise and then some. Was that just a typo, with it having the cheaper price?
Anyway price aside, it does not matter to me. Which would technically be the best one to get and offer the best performance?
Took windows 2008 server enterprise for a test run, based on preliminary impressions, I could hardly detect a difference between it and a "tweaked out" pre sp1 x64 vista ultimate in terms of responsiveness, except in boot times speed where the former took several seconds less time to load from progress bar to desktop. Was able to get the same effect after tweaking the prefetcher and superfetch settings in vista.
Am tempted though to do a clean setup for both and do a pcmark vantage comparison run just to get a more conclusive idea of general performance difference between the two, but lazy to go through all the setup :p:
For now, I don't think there's a working time stop nor bios emulation to prevent activation indefinitely.Quote:
I know people cracked vista rc1 to work indefinitely, is there anything like that for server08?
Who needs that?Quote:
Originally Posted by [cTx] Raptor22
We have 240 days ahead, after that. Format the partition, reinstall and more 240 days.
Metroid.
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Originally Posted by Metroid
yes:up:
only issue is some uncontrollable pop up windows occasionally pop up during benches from previous eval versionsQuote:
Originally Posted by Metroid
kinda annoying when you're doing a fast 32M run lol
I will let you know a way to disable it soon. I'm downloading it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by dinos22
Metroid.
I thought 2008 came with DX9 but you could install DX10 onto it.
http://img.techpowerup.org/080318/hmmmm.jpg
And then there is this.
How do I do that? Changing some version numbers in the registry I guess, the question is which of them . .:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by RFC Rudel
a normal exe can be fooled using the compatibility mode.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mats
the msi installer cant be fooled so easily, you need to edit the msi pacage requiremts whit some msi related tools.
some msi only have a compressed .exe, you can install and then on the first error you do not click cancel and you go to the temp folder to get the real installer....