want to install Windows 7, is it worth it?

CH@NO · May 14, 2009

Hi.

I wanna install windows 7 in my rig.

I wanna know if windows 7 have good compatibility with games and programs, all my HW can be installed in Vista either X86 or X64 versions.

also for some reason my soundblaster card sounds like shit in vista, when playing music the sound seems to lower a bit at times and It's frustrating.

I want to ask if the sound arquitechture of windows 7 is the same as Vista.

Thanx for the help.

1Kurgan1 · May 14, 2009

My bet is it all works. I was running an old Asus M2V-MX SE Plus (AM2 non-+ mobo) in Win 7 betas (not even the RC) and it worked great.

I highly suggest it.

mon74 · May 14, 2009

I am wondering the same...

Have a spare 160 gb drive lying around, migth try it tonite to see whats all the fuzz about win7.

FourToes · May 14, 2009

YES, Windows 7 RC is worth it ...

Been running Windows 7 RC on all my rigs (7 - old and new), and absolutately NO problems ... for an RC, it's great!

corrykid · May 14, 2009

Windows 7 Will run on half a gig of ram. It has a great UI, but the Aero effects are tricking to get working if you have a slower computer.

FourToes · May 14, 2009

Actually, now that I think about it ... one problem ... GMA900 (laptop) ...

Asylum · May 14, 2009

It not compatable with some games yet so install it on a spare harddrive if you can!!

newconroer · May 14, 2009

Really I've been surprised at how just like Vista it is, at least from a front end aspect.

I am aware that there's a lot of behind the scense things that should be different, and they probably are, but so far, whatever it is, hasn't shown me any great turn around in either performance or compatibility.

Having said that, stability is ok. Most Vista based programs or drivers work fine, and the default ones bundled with 7 itself are pretty decent. The install is fairly quick and hassle free.

A tip is to remember that you can put any of the programs into Vista (or Vista SP 1 / SP 2) compatibility mode, and bypass some potential issues.

Ultimatley, at least so far, 7 probably feels to most people as a bit more how Vista should have been from the start.

If you like Vista, or WANT to like Vista, then give 7 a try.

wiak · May 14, 2009

if you dont like vista, you dont like 7

basicly 7 is just a polished vista, almost everything in 7 is in vista
i didnt notice any diffrent between 7 RC 64-bit and Vista 64-bit SP1/SP2 in everyday usage

atm i run 7 RC 64-bit
but some programs mainly canon drivers that WORK fine on Vista 64-bit dont work at all on 7 64-bit

CH@NO · May 15, 2009

Thanx for the replies guys, now I have good info to make my choice.

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Processor	Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.1GHz (stock)
Motherboard	ECS H67H2-M3
Cooling	Stock + 1 X 80mm Thermaltake red LED
Memory	1 X 4 GB Kingston 1333MHz DDR3
Video Card(s)	coming soon
Storage	1TB Seagate SATAII + 500GB Hitachi USB (External)
Display(s)	Samsung 20" LED Widescreen
Case	coming soon
Audio Device(s)	Onboard Realtek HD 6ch Audio
Power Supply	Generic 450W with 20A on the 12v+ rail
Software	Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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Case	CM Storm \| CM Elite 430
Audio Device(s)	Creative Recon 3D PCIe
Power Supply	Enermax Galaxy 1250W \| Rosewill 630w
Mouse	Logitech G700s \| Logitech G100s
Keyboard	Logitech G901 \| Logitech G105
Software	Win 8.1 Ultimate x64 \| Win 8.1 Ultimate x64
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Audio Device(s)	Onboard
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Motherboard	MSI Z87 G45 Gaming
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Storage	SSD Samsung 500GB
Display(s)	24" Asus 144hz
Case	Cooler Master HAF
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Power Supply	Seasonic X-850
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want to install Windows 7, is it worth it?

CH@NO

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