Aero vs Windows 7 Classic

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  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #1

    Aero vs Windows 7 Classic


    Hey,

    Ok so I'm running Windows 7 RC Build 7100 (32 bit) using a modified Aero theme. I was wondering if with the following system specs would I see a NOTICEABLE change in perfomance running the Windows 7 Classic theme or would it just make my desktop less pretty. Pretty basic question looking for a pretty basic anwser, thanks

    System specs:
    Acer Aspire 6530 Laptop
    Windows Experience Index: 3.2

    AMD Turion 2.10ghz CPU (Dual Core)
    3gb RAM
    ATI Radeon 3200
    120 GB HD (2 60 GB partitions)

    That's the only system specs I see a point in posting, feel free to ask for more info if needed.

    Thanks,
    Kurrupt
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  2. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #2

    Kurrupt said:
    Hey,

    Ok so I'm running Windows 7 RC Build 7100 (32 bit) using a modified Aero theme. I was wondering if with the following system specs would I see a NOTICEABLE change in perfomance running the Windows 7 Classic theme or would it just make my desktop less pretty. Pretty basic question looking for a pretty basic anwser, thanks

    System specs:
    Acer Aspire 6530 Laptop
    Windows Experience Index: 3.2

    AMD Turion 2.10ghz CPU (Dual Core)
    3gb RAM
    ATI Radeon 3200
    120 GB HD (2 60 GB partitions)

    That's the only system specs I see a point in posting, feel free to ask for more info if needed.

    Thanks,
    Kurrupt
    No I dont..
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  3. Posts : 4,573
       #3

    It is a simple test. Change the theme and see for yourself. Everything else is pure conjecture.
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  4. Posts : 823
    OS
       #4

    Antman said:
    It is a simple test. Change the theme and see for yourself. Everything else is pure conjecture.
    Listen to Antman & test it.
    I suggest that that you shouldn't run customized aero...
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  5. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #5

    It's only customized Aero because I'm using a wallpaper that didn't come with Windows 7...
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  6. Posts : 823
    OS
       #6

    Kurrupt said:
    It's only customized Aero because I'm using a wallpaper that didn't come with Windows 7...
    That is just customized theme....
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  7. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #7

    Kurrupt

    I think sassa was talking about more than just wallpapers. Like glass effects, or tweaks, etc.

    Ken
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  8. Posts : 823
    OS
       #8

    zigzag3143 said:
    Kurrupt

    I think sassa was talking about more than just wallpapers. Like glass effects, or tweaks, etc.

    Ken
    Exactly...
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  9. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #9

    You should know this. Aero (the transparent borders UI) is done on the GPU. While the Classic and Basic UI is done on the CPU. So if you have high demand for CPU resources, Classic and Basic will be fighting your applications for CPU time. While Aero is off loaded to the GPU freeing up a lot more CPU time for your applications.
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  10. Posts : 65
    Windows 7 build 7600 64 bit
       #10

    logicearth said:
    You should know this. Aero (the transparent borders UI) is done on the GPU. While the Classic and Basic UI is done on the CPU. So if you have high demand for CPU resources, Classic and Basic will be fighting your applications for CPU time. While Aero is off loaded to the GPU freeing up a lot more CPU time for your applications.
    What about integrated graphics in laptops?? Do they use CPU for aero??
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