What do you think so far?

z3r010

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Well the internet is being flooded today with news on Windows 7, what do you think of the features we have seen so far?
 

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I do believe this is going to be a suped up version of Vista. That said it all looks rather clean and streamlined.

So far so good, but the proof is going to be in the beta release, when underlying problems (if any) will crop up.

In all honesty, cannot wait!
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4
Motherboard
Gigabyte 880
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce HD
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
2 x 1TB
PSU
Thermalake 550w
Case
XCase
Internet Speed
8MB
I'm not liking the look of the new task bar, but I will reserve my judgement for a few days until I have it up and running here.
 

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Windows 11
Then we will be able to compare notes on the actual thing!
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4
Motherboard
Gigabyte 880
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce HD
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
2 x 1TB
PSU
Thermalake 550w
Case
XCase
Internet Speed
8MB
From what I've seen so far, I like it! I do believe it is the 'next' installment of Vista; which is perfectly fine with me....;)













Later :shock: Ted
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
I like the look of the taskbar, but would prefer each program be listed the same way we have now in the rectangles. Though I dare say we will be able to change that. Like in Vista we can change the Start menu to a classic layout.
 

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Custom Built
OS
Windows 8.1 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 4790k
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MSI Z97S Krait Edition
Memory
8GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
MSI TwinFrozr GeForce GTX770
Sound Card
ASUS Xonar DX/XD 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 24" S2409W + Dell 20" E207WFP
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 + 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1x 120GB OCZ Agility 3, 1x 750GB Western Digital Caviar Black, 1x 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue
PSU
Corsair HX850 modular
Case
Fractal Design Define R4
Cooling
Corsair H60 w/ twin Corsair SP120 fans
Keyboard
Logitech G510S Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G500S Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
40Mbps
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
LG Blu-Ray player
From what I've seen so far, I like it! I do believe it is the 'next' installment of Vista; which is perfectly fine with me.

I agree, and since I'm very happy with Vista, I'm looking forward to 7. I do like the idea of not having all the apps installed automatically. I can download what I want and leave the rest.

Gary
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS420
OS
Vista Ult 64 bit Seven Ult RTM x64
CPU
Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.40 gigahertz
Memory
Crucial Ballistix 4x2GB PC2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS 256 MB
Sound Card
Creative SB X-Fi audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2207 + HPvs15
Screen Resolution
1680x1050 + 1024x768
Hard Drives
2-WD5000AAKS-500 GB
WD5000AAV-500 GB external
Keyboard
Microsoft Comfort Curve
Mouse
MX Revolution
Other Info
Wacom Intuos 2 Graphics Tablet
Experience Index=5.5
I'm not liking the look of the new task bar, but I will reserve my judgement for a few days until I have it up and running here.

Hello z3r010.

This build doesn't have the new taskbar does it?







Later :shock: Ted
 

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* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
So far so good. But what we see today may be very different when release date comes around.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 RC
CPU
Intel Q6600 Quad Core
Motherboard
Dell Proprietary
Memory
4 GB DDR 800
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 8800GT
Sound Card
Integrated - Sigmatel HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual Dell 22" Wide Screen
Screen Resolution
3360x1050
Hard Drives
320 GB internal
2.5 TB external
PSU
Big Enough
Case
Dell XPS 420
Cooling
Air
Keyboard
Dell USB
Mouse
Wireless MS mouse
Internet Speed
DSL 3MB Down
Other Info
WEI 5.9 (Windows 7 RC), Not too bad for an off the shelf PC :)
hi anyone running windows 7

can you piont me to where to turn aero on at as i cant find it anywhere and the help is no help at all lol :confused:

ps its ok i found it after a reboot

cheers
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
my own build
OS
xp/vista/win7/win8/10 tech preview
CPU
PHENOM II X4 Quad Core 965 Black Edition CPU, 3.40 GHz
Motherboard
GA-MA790FXT-UD5P
Memory
G.Skill 8GB (4x XMS3 2GB) PC-12800 (1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nvidia 9500 gt
Sound Card
on board
Monitor(s) Displays
T231H / X243H ACER
Screen Resolution
1980/1080
Hard Drives
Hitachi 500 samsung1terabyte wd 750
PSU
550 watt
Case
cooler master
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
microsoft
Mouse
logitech
Internet Speed
20000 dl 1020 ul exetel
Other Info
booting xp32 2x dual pci-e digital tv tuners
xp pro v 1xusb2 digital tv tuner
vista ultimate 64
win7 64 win8 64
interesting i keep losing aero option every couple of reboots must be one of the bugs to fix lol
 

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my own build
OS
xp/vista/win7/win8/10 tech preview
CPU
PHENOM II X4 Quad Core 965 Black Edition CPU, 3.40 GHz
Motherboard
GA-MA790FXT-UD5P
Memory
G.Skill 8GB (4x XMS3 2GB) PC-12800 (1600MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nvidia 9500 gt
Sound Card
on board
Monitor(s) Displays
T231H / X243H ACER
Screen Resolution
1980/1080
Hard Drives
Hitachi 500 samsung1terabyte wd 750
PSU
550 watt
Case
cooler master
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
microsoft
Mouse
logitech
Internet Speed
20000 dl 1020 ul exetel
Other Info
booting xp32 2x dual pci-e digital tv tuners
xp pro v 1xusb2 digital tv tuner
vista ultimate 64
win7 64 win8 64
For a pre beta o/s one of the best installations ever. Quick, smooth and no hardware issues at all. Some drivers had to be installed manually like Realtek and Camera software.

My graphics card was recognised and correct driver installed as was most other drivers.

Network connection just worked.

If this is the pre beta I cannot wait to see how smooth it will eventually be. Very impressed even if it is a suped up Vista.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4
Motherboard
Gigabyte 880
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce HD
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
2 x 1TB
PSU
Thermalake 550w
Case
XCase
Internet Speed
8MB
I like it just have to get used to the aero and how the windows close cause it the first time using this function.
 

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HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64/ Windows Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
Motherboard
Asus M2N68-LA
Memory
PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
Graphics Card(s)
PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
Sound Card
On board RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer X163W LCD
Screen Resolution
1366x768
Hard Drives
Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec)
7200 rpm
Western Digital 160 GB IDE
PSU
Dynex 400w
Case
Nothin Special
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
Mouse
Wireless Logitech LX7
Internet Speed
Comcrap 10mb cable
Other Info
Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
Like everyone else, I'm loving the speed. I'm also digging the new maximize/minimize ability too :)
 

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Systems by SmartEyeball
OS
8 Pro x64
CPU
i7 3770K 4.6GHz
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z77 WS
Memory
16GB G.Skill Trident X 2666mhz
Graphics Card(s)
x2 EVGA 780 Ti Superclocked SLI
Sound Card
SB X-FI Surround 5.1 PRO USB / ATH-AD900 Headphones
Monitor(s) Displays
x3 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung
Screen Resolution
5760*1200/ 1920*1200
Hard Drives
2x Intel 520 240GB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0) * 2TB WD Caviar Black * Sony Optirac DVD
PSU
Silverstone Strider Evolution 1200W
Case
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition
Cooling
Noctua NH-D14
Keyboard
Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine MX Black // Filco Ninja TKL
Mouse
Thermaltake Theron (Highly Recommended) + Razer Imperator
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
IE, FF, WaterFox
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GT Extreme V2 Sim Racing Cockpit + 40" LCD and K/B Mouse stand ▼
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel + Clubsport V1 Pedals + CSR shifter/7G-H ▼Saitek X52 Pro ▼ TrackIR 5 Pro
Buttkicker v2 Seat Rumbler with Dedicated 5.1 and Sub Woofer attached to frame ▼
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Bloody Big Grin
I'm Glad you guys are all having so much fun with Windows7 but where's mine:cry:
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
Motherboard
eVGA 750i FTW
Memory
2x2Gigs Patriot PC2-6400 LL
Graphics Card(s)
Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
SATA 150GB
SATA II 250GB
USB IDE 750GB Ext.
PSU
HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Power Exp
Case
Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
Cooling
Liquid Cooling System
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Brew
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16Ghz @ 3.8Ghz
Motherboard
eVGA 750i FTW
Memory
2x2Gigs Patriot PC2-6400 LL
Graphics Card(s)
Inno3D GeForce GTX260 216 SP
Monitor(s) Displays
ASUS VW222U 22" 2ms Response time
Screen Resolution
1680x1050
Hard Drives
SATA 150GB
SATA II 250GB
USB IDE 750GB Ext.
PSU
HYTEC 600W & Thermaltake 650W Toughpower Power Exp
Case
Thermaltake Armor LCS (Liquid Cooling System)
Cooling
Liquid Cooling System
Keyboard
Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse
If ye canna find 't look in the caribbean, me hearties!
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II x4
Motherboard
Gigabyte 880
Memory
8GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce HD
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
2 x 1TB
PSU
Thermalake 550w
Case
XCase
Internet Speed
8MB
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