Is Windows 7 Faster?

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  1. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 7264 64-bit
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    Is Windows 7 Faster?


    Is Windows 7 (7264) faster for DX9 gaming than Vista and even XP?
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  2. Posts : 932
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    At the moment you are going to get a lot of mixed answers to this question.
    Due to the fact that Windows 7 is not RTM and still in RC mode, hardware makers are still testing their drivers for it. Some have seen an increase in FPS others have seen a drop.

    I have had a better time running things in Windows 7 than Vista, that's my 2 cents.
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  3. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 7264 64-bit
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    Well as an RC that is. How about XP?
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  4. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
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    Depends on ya build. and hardware and such, too many factors involved to give a straight answer.
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  5. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 7264 64-bit
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    Windows 7 64-bit 7264

    AMD Turion 64 X2 2.0GHz
    4.0GB RAM
    250GB HD Space
    NVIDIA 7150m/630m nForce (MCP67m)
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  6. Posts : 145
    Windows 7
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    I would say definitely faster and a more appealing Gaming experience. Direct3D and much more features + it's already this fast without the latest drivers from hardware makers.

    As long as you meet the recommended system requirements on your Rig running 7, you will probably have a more ideal gaming experience. So far, for laptops, I don't recommend 7 for gaming though. I have 1 GB RAM and suffer lag in 7 but not on XP. That's due to the Graphics in 7 though.
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  7. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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    faster


    Mushu said:
    Is Windows 7 (7264) faster for DX9 gaming than Vista and even XP?

    I would offer my opinion. Yes its definately faster than vista and yes it is faster than XP (I would say abt 10% faster). I have run benchmarks on all three for graphics, number crunching, etc and it just feels faster.

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  8. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 7264 64-bit
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    Thank you all for your replies. I think I might as well buy Windows 7 when it comes out. I tried the RC and Beta and it was much faster than Vista! I'm not sure how it runs against XP but one main thing I like Windows 7/Vista is the WASAPI so I can record audio on my laptop easily. One problem with it is Pinnacle Dazzle support and I guess they themselves have to update their drivers.
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    7100 64 Rc
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    It runs much faster than Vista for me and has many more features than Xp. Im running it on 3 machines, one over 4 years old. It runs my gaming computer like super unreal ( Phenom 2 955, dual nividia 9800 GT, 8 gigs DDr3 13600, DUAL 1tb HARD DRIVES. DX10 makes for beautiful grafics.
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  10. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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    win seven faster


    Mushu said:
    Thank you all for your replies. I think I might as well buy Windows 7 when it comes out. I tried the RC and Beta and it was much faster than Vista! I'm not sure how it runs against XP but one main thing I like Windows 7/Vista is the WASAPI so I can record audio on my laptop easily. One problem with it is Pinnacle Dazzle support and I guess they themselves have to update their drivers.
    yes its faster. have you done a search for the pinnacle drivers?

    Someone might be able to point you towards a site

    Also the video is much better than vista or XP

    Ken
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