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Build Your Vista-Ready PC
Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Ah, Vista. The much-anticipated operating system was starting to look like an albatross around the
collective neck of the folks in Redmond. But after a far-too-long gestation period (and after cutting some boldly ballyhooed features), Microsoft has finally shipped its first release candidate.
Whether you plan on upgrading or not, one thing is clear: The impact Windows Vista will have on the world of PC hardware will be huge. Microsoft is able to influence the entire hardware industry, even including non-Windows systems. And the changes aren’t just one-way. Redmond has adjusted some of its plans for Vista because of the way hardware is evolving as a result of other pressures. For example, Windows Vista will support an unprecedented level of DRM (digital rights management) at the behest of the content providers.
It seemed a good time to build a system that’s ready for all of Vista’s new features. Approaching this task, I had a few goals in mind. First of all, I wanted a score above 5 (out of 5.9) on the Windows Experience Index—a benchmark test from Microsoft that’s embedded in Vista and serves as a rough guide for consumers to the OS’s performance. DIY Hardware from PC Magazine: Build Your Vista-Ready PC
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