Best "Build" Curious (oem computers vs custom)

[Jacee]

I'm curious as to what "build" is working the best for those of you who have OEM computers, such as HP, Compaq, Dell, Sony, etc...

If you have purchased any version of Windows and have built your own computer, then what version of Win7 "build" works the best for you?

This is my own study

 

[Romulinx2]

My PC (See specs) runs the best on build 7077.
No problems yet. As good as any retail version.

 

[blackroseMD1]

Well, I have both a custom built rig, and an HP laptop.

On the laptop, 7068 x86 has seemed to run the best to me. 7077 x86 was very slow, and 7077 x64 was faster, but not as fast as 7068.

On my custom rig (see specs), 7077 x64 is the only build so far that hasn't once given me a blue screen...it's stable and fast, and exactly what I want from Win7.

At least until a new build leaks

 

[mxosder16]

i have a pretty much 'stock' dell vostro 1000 (no laughing!!) but with the addition of a 500 gb HD and 7068 x86 worked best for me. i am currently running 7077 x86 and it seems a tad slower but i always love running the latest build...which hopefully i'll have to update soon

 

[YupYup]

I have both a custom built rig, and an HP laptop as well.

Desktop 7068 x86 reliability perfect 10 since install march 27th
Laptop 7068 x64 reliability perfect 10 since install march 27th

have not tried 7077 yet.

 

[Dragonfly]

I quit updating after installing 7048 on my custom Home Theater PC (see specs). It's been running 24/7 with Reliability Index average of 8.5 for over a month now and 7 Media Center is much improved over Vista Media Center. Not planning to update build numbers on this machine again unless the RC adds features I need. It's my everyday Media machine. I have another older custom built that I'll run the RCs on when they appear.

 

[Jacee]

In this very short study/survey, I'm suspecting that 7068 works best with OEM computers. Am I right?

 

[Azural]

My laptop is OEM (specs filled out). 7077 works better/faster than 7068.

 

[napilopez]

Same, I have a Compaq Laptop that quite clearly performs best under 7077.

 

[kpo6969]

Self-build (see specs)
7077 best out of 7000, 7048, 7057, 7068, and 7077

 

[baarod]

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.

 

[kenabi]

<--- build
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[skunksmash]

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

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


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




SK

 

[Brink]

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

 

[Orbital Shark]

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.

 

[blackroseMD1]

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

Wow, Gateway is still making computers? :shock:

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.

 

[RST101]

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]

Wow, Gateway is still making computers? :shock:

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.

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.

 

[blackroseMD1]

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.

 

[itznfb]

Dell Studio 1737 - 7077 x64 ran the best
Dell XPS M1330 - 7077 x64 ran the best
Custom Intel C2D bulid 7068 x64 ran the best