Best "Build" Curious (oem computers vs custom)

Self built MPC/Media Server (see specs) and bargain basement $180 eeePC 900a both with 7077. I routinely trial new builds in a sandbox environment and have my own rapid migration scripts to bring validated builds in from the sandbox to the production machines. I've developed a five minute install method (at least on the MPC) and scripts deploy my profile and applications manifest to a new build in 15-20 more.

So far 7077 has been far and away best on both the MPC and the netbook.

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self build....... specs in sig.

best W7 builds in relation to bugs & compatibility...... x64 6801, x64 7069


by far the worst....... x86 6956




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I'm running the 64-bit Windows 7 (7077) build on this laptop without any issues at all. :)

7077 working perfectly & best so far on my system. Laptop, see specs & no drag at all. Only difference from when bought is an extra 512 RAM.

Brink said:

I'm running the 64-bit Windows 7 (7077) build on this laptop without any issues at all. :)

Wow, Gateway is still making computers?

That isn't a joke or sarcasm....I thought Gateway had gone the way of eMachines. Were they bought out by HP or Dell or something?

Edit: Huh, apparently eMachines is still making machines too...I can't believe I haven't heard anything about this.

68/77 have been the best builds so far for me. My comp is part oem part self build and these builds have give me very little if any problems.

YupYup said:

Gateway bought eMachines and then Acer bought Gateway and Packard Bell as well. Due to purchasing those companies Acer is now the third largest computer manufacturer in the world (by sales) after HP and Dell.

Huh....thanks for the info.