No, it means it doesnt meet the minimum requirments and thereofre if you have problems, your Shoot out of luck. its kust like running an unsupported windows

Cj

bapu

CJaysMusic

mrneil2


I'm using XP also with no money or plans for a new computer in the near future.  Could a knowledgeable computer guy look at my signature and tell me if it's "worth the risk" or am I just dreaming X2  could possibly work on my small system.

neil

Yea, your pc doesnt even come close to the minimum requirments.

But, that does not mean it will not run. It's risky to be sure. I'd not do it. Save your $99 towards an new computer/OS and jump on X3 in a year or two.

All true, but working and working well can be night and day.  Even though I have an older AMD based quad-core system and it runs fine for my limited needs, I know with each release the need to upgrade is getting closer and closer if I want to operate worry free.  While fear of the "bleeding edge" of technology and introducing something "new" can cause worries, staying with the "tried and true". "it's always worked for me" eventually will cause it's own problems, not the least of which is discontinued support.  There comes a time when it's time to take the plunge.

But I also agree with the idea Bapu is getting at - if what you have works for you as it is, don't just upgrade to get the latest and greatest if it might cause you more heartache and headaches than just waiting until you can upgrade either from desire or true need.

X2 will work on Vista - its just not part of our official test matrix now. 
What that means is there is a (remote) chance of some operation failing due to differences between Vista and Win7. Its pretty slim though.

CJaysMusic


No, it means it doesnt meet the minimum requirments and thereofre if you have problems, your Shoot out of luck. its kust like running an unsupported windows

Cj

C'mon CJ, I know a lot of people that don't have 99whatever to spent on food but still want to make music.
 
Nothing wrong with waiting for the demo, as Ed says.

Ed?

scook


Ed?

"Bapu that or Ed"

Yes I knew that, just missed where bapu mentioned the demo.

I would be very, very surprised if X2 didn't run just fine on XP and Vista.

Neil, X2 should run OK even on your modest system. You'll just have to be realistic about how many tracks, effects and synths you can use at once.

scook


Yes I knew that, just missed where bapu mentioned the demo.

I'm sorry sir :)

I can't upgrade to Win7 because my motherboard chipset has no drivers for it.

Without knowing more detail it is difficult to comment, but if you mean that your motherboard manufacturer does not have drivers for download, it does not necessarily mean there are no drivers. Most motherboards are cobbled together from generally available chip sets, so drivers for those chip sets will often work, even though they are not specifically provided for your motherboard brand or model by the manufacturer. Microsoft often integrates drivers for older motherboard chip sets and peripherals in their installation, files for a new OS. Lately they have been acting as a distribution agent for new drivers from hardware manufacturers via their Windows Update site. Those drivers can only be accessed by either installing the OS, or going to Windows/Microsoft Update following installation of a basic system using generic drivers. I have been able to update drivers in this way, even though the hardware manufacturer does not provide access to those drivers on its website. If your machine meets the minimum system requirements, it is worth a try to image your current installation, then try to do an installation of Win 7 or Win8 to see if the drivers are included. If the installation fails, you can always restore your old system from the image.