Update. Ok I tested a few games.
2 of my favorite are
SH3 w/GWX 2.0
and
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. w/OL 1.32
In GWX 2.0 I found a small improvement leaving port. SMALL. Not soo choppy. Even in the bad weather the game seem to run much better than before.
Added mods ontop of GWX were as follows.
GWX Contact Colors
GWX Enhanced Damage Effects
Racerboy_VIIC_exhaust
We shall Never Surrender
GWX 16km Atmosphere
SH4 16k Atmosphere for GWX (+More Reflect, +Less Murky)
My skins for VIIC
Here some photos.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ter/Shots2.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ter/Shots1.jpg
In stalker a more graphic intensive game. I pushed my system till it CTD's but it didn't this time.
If your not familiar with this game don't worry about it just enjoy the graphics.
My STALKER is seriously modifed. Using Patch 1.0006 US with OL 1.32 (Oblivion Lost) Normally the game would randomly show that blasted Graphic crash and recovery or nvlddmkm message. This time it doesn't show and no CTD's which surrprised me.
Added mods over OL are as follows,
Acoustic metal stalker minimod 1.1
cigarettes hightextures
Cola wars pack hightextures
food pack hightextures
Stalker Music Mod
Vodka Pack hightextures
Heres some simple photos,
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...7-30_l01_e.jpg
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...9-39_l01_e.jpg
I've played many other games including Neverwinters Night 2 w/expansions, Witcher, Battle Field 2142 w/expansions and X3 Reunion w/expansions all heavily modified.
With Vista's past dogma I can understand why everybody wanted XP. At the moment VISTA plus SP1 I feel there is a change comming. All my games were far more stable and smoother aswell as CTD free. Out of ten I give VISTA SP 1 6.5 were I had VISTA alone at 3.5. It don't want to give VISTA too much credit because its still too early with its major patch fix.
I hope this help you guys make a good decision. I suggest you get the SP. Remember back up your important files!
Good hunting all!
WH