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    better for gaming, XP Home or MCE?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Coffeedrinka3000, Jul 3, 2006.

  1. Coffeedrinka3000

    Coffeedrinka3000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok, so I'm buying an Asus S96j and I'm undecided on what OS to get because I heard that XP MCE doesnt play games as well as Home, is this true? or do they play exactly the same?
     
    Coffeedrinka3000, Jul 3, 2006
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    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    they play exactly the same
     
    compsavy, Jul 3, 2006
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    Buying MCE is a waste of money and it slows down your performance. Get Home or Professional. Unless you;re using a TV tuner don't use XP MCE
     
    bigbear89, Jul 3, 2006
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    You can get MCE like programs anyway so save money and go for Home. FYI, i use Pro with a program called Mediaportal.
     
    _radditz_, Jul 4, 2006
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    is mediaportal really the same thing? and can it run on home?
     
    Coffeedrinka3000, Jul 4, 2006
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