Is 7264 worth upgrading from 7229?

Is it worth it?

  • Yes

    Votes: 35 61.4%

  • No

    Votes: 22 38.6%
  • Total voters
    57
7264 fixed media center skip fwd and bkwd issues I was having. It is the first build that worked as expected, and my home theater rig has run 7100, 7127, 7229, and 7260. It shows the image rather than a black screen when skipping fwd and back thru TV/Movies. This is the first time I have seen it work correctly in Windows 7. I say upgrade, why not, you are gonna go to RTM anyway in a little bit, why not have some fun while we wait?
 

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Windows 7 7600.16384 x64Intel Core i7 OC'd to 3.20 GHz6GB GSkillz Triple Channel DDR3 OC'd to 1600 MHzNvidia GTX 280
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built Myself
OS
Windows 7 7600.16384 x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 OC'd to 3.20 GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte
Memory
6GB GSkillz Triple Channel DDR3 OC'd to 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 280
Sound Card
X-Fi Platinum
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual 2001FWP
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 x 2
Hard Drives
System - Dual 150GB Raptors Raid0
Doc Storage - 1TB SATA 32MB cache Samsung
TV Recordings - 1TB SATA 32MB cache Samsung
PSU
Gigawatt Antec
Case
Antec 900
Keyboard
Saitek
Mouse
logitech MX 10000
Internet Speed
30 mb/s
Out of all the builds I've used, 7127 and 7229 were the fastest ones. 7264 on the other hand, seems to be lacking... I can't explain it, but 7264 (x86) doesn't "feel" right somehow. If I still had a copy of 7229, I'd probably (re)install that instead.
 

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XPSP3, Se7en RTMAMD Athlon XP 2600+ @ 2.30GHzCorsair VS 1x1024MB400 + 2x512MB400 DDRnVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP8X 128-bit, 256mb
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XPSP3, Se7en RTM
CPU
AMD Athlon XP 2600+ @ 2.30GHz
Motherboard
GA-7N400S-L; nForce2 Ultra400R
Memory
Corsair VS 1x1024MB400 + 2x512MB400 DDR
Graphics Card(s)
nVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP8X 128-bit, 256mb
Sound Card
Onboard nVIDIA MCP2-S dolby digital; Realtek ALC655
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
2x80GB ATA-100, 1x200GB ATA-100
PSU
Generic 450W (12V~18A)
Cooling
CPU stock cooling, 3 case fans
Keyboard
Standard
Mouse
PS/2 optical mouse
Internet Speed
2048/512
bah...i had to read this post....now im upgrading too! :) its addictive this
 

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Windows 7 RC 7264Intel Core2duo 1.83 Ghz4GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1525
OS
Windows 7 RC 7264
CPU
Intel Core2duo 1.83 Ghz
Memory
4GB
Wait for RTM guys, that will be the best build!
 

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Windows 7 Professional x64QuadCore AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition 955 3...8 GB Crucial DDR3SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4890 1GB HDMI New Edition
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
MasterB/Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
QuadCore AMD Phenom II X4 Black Edition 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A785TD-V Evo
Memory
8 GB Crucial DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4890 1GB HDMI New Edition
Sound Card
VIA VT1708S HD Audio 7.1 onboard/ ATI HDMI video card
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer H233H 23'' LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
1x 500GB and 1x 1TB 7200RPM 32MB Cache WD Caviar Black
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX 620W
Case
COOLER MASTER Storm Scout SGC-2000
Cooling
2x 140mm and 1x 120mm case fans, Stock CPU fan
Keyboard
Logitech MX 3200
Mouse
Logitech MX 3200
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Other Info
My first build!
Upgraded and I am very happy with the results 7229 -> 7264 x64
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 X64 7229
OS
Windows 7 X64 7229
my question is, is it worth upgrading from 7201
 

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Windows 7 ProffesionalQ6600 @ 3.6ghz8GB Kingston HyperX T1MSI 8800GTS 512
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
My Own Build
OS
Windows 7 Proffesional
CPU
Q6600 @ 3.6ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte P45-UD3P
Memory
8GB Kingston HyperX T1
Graphics Card(s)
MSI 8800GTS 512
Sound Card
Realtek ALC889A
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2207
Screen Resolution
1650 x 1050
Hard Drives
OCZ Agility 60GB SSD
WD 6400AAKS
WD 1TB My Book
PSU
Corsair 650 watt
Case
Antec 900
Cooling
Thermaltake
Keyboard
Logitech Illuminated
Mouse
MX Revolution
Internet Speed
20/8
just upgraded 7229 > 7264 and I have to see it does feel a bit snappier (certainaly not worse)
 

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Windows 7 RC 7264Intel Core2duo 1.83 Ghz4GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1525
OS
Windows 7 RC 7264
CPU
Intel Core2duo 1.83 Ghz
Memory
4GB
I upgraded from 7100 and I'm quite happy(duh)
 

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W7 Build 7264 x64Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz4.00 GBIntegrated Intel
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PC
OS
W7 Build 7264 x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel
Sound Card
Onboard IDT
At first I thought 7264 was snappier but after a few days, to me 7264 is starting to feel a little sluggish compared to 7232. But I'll just wait for the next leak.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail)i7-Q 7206 GBnVidia GeForce GT 230M (1GB)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP DV8t quad
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail)
CPU
i7-Q 720
Motherboard
Motherboard Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M PM55, Intel Lynnfield
Memory
6 GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GT 230M (1GB)
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
Monitor(s) Displays
18.4 inch HP Infinity FHD (Samsung 184HT03-001)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Hitachi 500GB 7200 rpm (x2)
Seagate FreeAgent 1.5 TB External USB (x2)
Thermaltake BlacX eSATA/USB 2.0 3.5/2.5 HD dock
Cooling
Zalman NC-2000 notebook cooling pad
Keyboard
laptop
Mouse
Logitech VX Revolution
Other Info
Backup Unit: Lenovo T61p
Mine has worked flawlessly on 4 installs, 2 clean installs and 2 upgrades, one from 7127 and one from 7229.
 

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Windows 7 7600.16384 x64Intel Core i7 OC'd to 3.20 GHz6GB GSkillz Triple Channel DDR3 OC'd to 1600 MHzNvidia GTX 280
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Built Myself
OS
Windows 7 7600.16384 x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 OC'd to 3.20 GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte
Memory
6GB GSkillz Triple Channel DDR3 OC'd to 1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GTX 280
Sound Card
X-Fi Platinum
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual 2001FWP
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 x 2
Hard Drives
System - Dual 150GB Raptors Raid0
Doc Storage - 1TB SATA 32MB cache Samsung
TV Recordings - 1TB SATA 32MB cache Samsung
PSU
Gigawatt Antec
Case
Antec 900
Keyboard
Saitek
Mouse
logitech MX 10000
Internet Speed
30 mb/s
Just a note to all the members doing an Upgrade install by modding a file...

MS disables the Upgrade process on some builds for a Reason!
Usually because some system files and/or kernel upgrade may not function correctly (or at all) going th upgrade route. You may not notice anything wrong but it's quite possible that you didn't get a kernel update or some other feature that the build was compiled for in the first place.

I do agree that the Upgrade process has matured immensely in W7, the builds that did allow me to upgrade all worked perfectly and the process was FAST! I have officially changed my stance on the "Clean, don't Upgrade" installation recommendation as I now think an upgrade install is perfectly fine now (as many of us have found out).
 

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Vista Ult 64bit - Windows 7 Ult 7264 64bitIntel Core 2 Duo E67504 G's Crucial Ballistix TracerBFG Nvidia 8800 GTS 340
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Personal Build
OS
Vista Ult 64bit - Windows 7 Ult 7264 64bit
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750
Motherboard
Asus Commando
Memory
4 G's Crucial Ballistix Tracer
Graphics Card(s)
BFG Nvidia 8800 GTS 340
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster X-FI Platinum FATAL1TY
Monitor(s) Displays
2-22" HP W2207 LCD
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
3 x 500G WD Caviar SATA II
PSU
Enermax Noise Taker II 600W
Case
NZXT Lexa Classic (dual doored & windowed)
Cooling
Zalman 9700 CPU cooler - 4 x 120mm, 1 x 90mm fans
Keyboard
Logitech MX 5500
Mouse
Logitech MX Revolution
Internet Speed
Blazing...
Build 7224 was voted no go by MSFT engineers for a reason. Major TAP partners got this build as well. That is why it leaked. I would recommend those that are running 7137 or higher, to stay put where you are until gold RTM gets leaked, sometime after July 13th. In fact, it might be better to sit on what you have so that you can enjoy Windows 7 until March 2010 free. The 7264 and beyond leaks will require a valid key or a risky patch that could cause a problem later on. Just my .02 cents.
 

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Windows 7rocessor Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2390 @...Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4 GBMobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family (Sux)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1525 Notebook
OS
Windows 7
CPU
rocessor Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2390 @ 1.86GHz, 1867
Motherboard
Intel(R) ICH8 Family Chipset
Memory
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family (Sux)
Sound Card
Intel(R) High Definition Audio HDMI
From everything I read on 7264, it's not worth upgrading just yet.

Problems reported rang from "unable to removed some Windows 7 features" to "slow internet browsing with Firefox" to "reoccurring BSOD at various intervals".

I myself have been running 7201 x64 since it's been leaked and have experience ZERO problems :)
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Build 7201 x 64
OS
Windows 7 Build 7201 x 64
I've just experienced the "unable to remove some w7 features" everything else is perfectly fine.
 

My Computer My Computer

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W7 Build 7264 x64Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz4.00 GBIntegrated Intel
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PC
OS
W7 Build 7264 x64
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T5800 @ 2.00GHz
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel
Sound Card
Onboard IDT
guys ive just realised my 7264 is unactivated, so i put in my RC key but it says its not valid.

I went to MS and got a new 64bit code but it wont accept it either!?

ok ill read other post more, just found the answer :)
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 RC 7264Intel Core2duo 1.83 Ghz4GB
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 1525
OS
Windows 7 RC 7264
CPU
Intel Core2duo 1.83 Ghz
Memory
4GB
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