W7 on Dell XPS720

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Hi all,
Time to go W7. I am planning to install 64 bit W7 as dual boot, keeping my current Vista X86 on my Raid 0 disks. W7 will be installed on a SSD. I am new to both W7, 64 bit and SSD, so I am sure, I will have a lot of questions as I go.

I ran the Upgrade Advisor and did not get any warnings that was really concerning.

First major issue is that I notice that XPS720 is not on Dell's list on W7 compatible computers. Anyone with experience who can tell if this is a real problem or not?

Next, I have been able to find 64 bit W7 nVidia drivers for the chipset, GPU and sound and 64 bit Vista drivers for network adapter, TV card, monitor and MediaShield. Missing anything? Any problems, you think, using Vista drivers under W7?
 
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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS720
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate 64bit + Vista Ultimate 32bit SP2 Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Quad Q6600 2.40GHz
Motherboard
Dell 0YU822, NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI SPP / SLI MCP
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5
Sound Card
Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2407WFP-HC
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
NVIDIA 640GB SATA Raid 0 (2x320GB) (7200 rpm) for Vista,
Intel X25-M G2 SSD 160 GB for W7,
Maxtor OT III External HDD,
WD Elements 1TB External HDD
Keyboard
Logitech MX 3200
Mouse
Logitech MX 3200 Laser
Internet Speed
100/20 MB
Other Info
M779 PCIe PAL/SECAM/DVB-T Desktop TV Tuner. Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller. ASUS U3S6 SATA III/USB3 PSI Ex x4 Controller Card.
Hi all,
Time to go W7. I am planning to install 64 bit W7 as dual boot, keeping my current Vista X86 on my Raid 0 disks. W7 will be installed on a SSD. I am new to both W7, 64 bit and SSD, so I am sure, I will have a lot of questions as I go.

I run the Upgrade Advisor and did not get any warnings that was really concerning.

First major issue is that I notice that XPS720 is not on Dell's list on W7 compatible computers. Anyone with experience who can tell if this is a real problem or not?

Next, I have been able to find 64 bit W7 nVidia drivers for the chipset, GPU and sound and 64 bit Vista drivers for network adapter, TV card, monitor and MediaShield. Missing anything? Any problems, you think, using Vista drivers under W7?


If it worked in vista it should work in win 7. the vista drivers can be used but you need to install them in compatibility mode. to do that simply right click the install>properites>compatibility and check vista.

Let us know if you need help

Ken J+
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
Thanks, moving to next step.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS720
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate 64bit + Vista Ultimate 32bit SP2 Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Quad Q6600 2.40GHz
Motherboard
Dell 0YU822, NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI SPP / SLI MCP
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5
Sound Card
Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2407WFP-HC
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
NVIDIA 640GB SATA Raid 0 (2x320GB) (7200 rpm) for Vista,
Intel X25-M G2 SSD 160 GB for W7,
Maxtor OT III External HDD,
WD Elements 1TB External HDD
Keyboard
Logitech MX 3200
Mouse
Logitech MX 3200 Laser
Internet Speed
100/20 MB
Other Info
M779 PCIe PAL/SECAM/DVB-T Desktop TV Tuner. Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller. ASUS U3S6 SATA III/USB3 PSI Ex x4 Controller Card.
:p
Have ordered W7 Ultimate and a new SSD to install it on. Hopefully they will come this week, and I will be able to install next weekend.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS720
OS
Windows Seven Ultimate 64bit + Vista Ultimate 32bit SP2 Dual Boot
CPU
Intel Quad Q6600 2.40GHz
Motherboard
Dell 0YU822, NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI SPP / SLI MCP
Memory
4GB DDR2 800MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Gainward GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 1024 MB GDDR5
Sound Card
Creative SB X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2407WFP-HC
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1200
Hard Drives
NVIDIA 640GB SATA Raid 0 (2x320GB) (7200 rpm) for Vista,
Intel X25-M G2 SSD 160 GB for W7,
Maxtor OT III External HDD,
WD Elements 1TB External HDD
Keyboard
Logitech MX 3200
Mouse
Logitech MX 3200 Laser
Internet Speed
100/20 MB
Other Info
M779 PCIe PAL/SECAM/DVB-T Desktop TV Tuner. Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller. ASUS U3S6 SATA III/USB3 PSI Ex x4 Controller Card.
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