Task Force: Gamma

Marek · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:49 pm Post subject: Windows 7

I'm currently upgrading my pc to windows 7 so hopefully it does not puke and die. Anyone else a pc fan? Or are there a bunch of mac lovers around here?
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uvek · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:48 pm Post subject:

I have windows from microsoft, but I don't do much more than surf, cut-n-paste, so it doesn't bother me.

But, there are times I wish that windows would open up and let me go from screen to screen like it advertises!

That said, oh well.
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ArjimCalodan · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:14 pm Post subject:

I run a multitude of operating systems.

On my main box I am running Windows 7 64 bit and am quite happy with it. I am usually a very late adopter when it comes to Microsoft products (I never used Vista) but I hopped into Win7 in the early betas and it hasnt let me down yet.

As for Macs, I have a Hackintosh at my desk and use a 22" imac at work. My laptop also boots up into OSX.

I also use Linux a fair amount.
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Marek · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:49 pm Post subject:

I have finally committed my main comp to Windows 7 64 bit, since I was pulling the motherboard and putting a new one in, it's the least I could do.

Current specs

Athlon X3 running at 2.9ghz (unlocked 4 core and it crashed bummer)
4gb ddr2 800 ram
500 gb main drive
400 gb secondary drive
Geforce 9600 GSO video card 764 mhz ram

gets a 5.9 score for the slow hard disks, could be 6.6 with a raid array.
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ArjimCalodan · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:54 pm Post subject:

My disks slow me down too..Im thinking of going to a raid 1 with some Western Dig raptors I have
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uvek · Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:45 pm Post subject:

I'm just running Windows Microsoft XP, and it does ok. I have not had a problem on this index, but sometimes a multiple application can really have problems, particularly on Facebook or other popup apps.

Still, everything is good so far.
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Mehvra-Kuplo · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:58 am Post subject:

Is anyone here using an SSD? What is the Windows Performance score for those?
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ArjimCalodan · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject:

I have a SSD in my netbook. I think my score is a 6 something..but it isnt the fastest on the market.
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Davynn Qech · Graphics Chief Joined: 16 Jun 2009 Posts: 809

I'm actually buying a brand new computer tonight (online, so I have to wait for shipping). It will have Windows 7 standard. I've never used Vista (haven't heard too many good things about it. In fact this seems like the fastest Microsoft has ever replaced a current OS).

My current computer has been faithful and true, but she took a hard hit during the ice storm we got up here December of last year. I was downloading something (don't even remember what) and there was a power surge. Now the poor thing seems to have the PC version of Alzheimers. We were lucky though. Millions of people went without power and heat for days (my uncle died in the cold). The only reason we were spared is because we're on a priority power grid near the hospital.

Sadly though, it's time to replace ol' betsy. So, I'll be giving windows 7 a try soon.
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