Explanation: http://bit.ly/q1ttjC
Microsoft has released benchmarks and video testimony that shows the power of their new Windows 8 operating system. In boot and start-up benchmark scores, Windows 8 appears to obliterate Microsoft Windows 7. If that wasn't enough, Emily Wilson, Program Manager...
Windows7Forums.com uncovers a complete blowout when using 4 Crucial SSDs in a RAID-0 configuration vs. a standard Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM hard drive. The results will amaze both the casual and experienced computer users.
The Windows Memory Debate: Windows7Forums.com conducts a detailed analysis of the memory debate surrounding Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. http://windows7forums.com/
This forty minute video demonstration examines the impact of solid state hard drives on various laptops, new and old. A Dell XPS 15z and Dell XPS M1330 are compared through boot tests, benchmarks, and actual gaming experiences. A solution to a problem with SSD installations and Sandy Bridge...
Ok, basically heres where Im at.
There are two USB's I have my eye on
USB 1 - Read Speed 30MB/s :: Write Speed 10MB/s :: Storage Capasity 16GB
USB 2 - Read Speed 3MB/s :: Write Speed 2MB/s :: Storage Capasity 32GB
Keep in mind that I will be installing two operating systems on it, Ubuntu...
Hello members and for those that have just joined or are just visiting, to Windows 7 Forums.
What Browser do you use? Comments on why, are welcome, but not necessary.
Out of my own curiosity, I made a little comparison of the top 3 browsers, Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer10,
ie; CPU...
add-ons
browser
browser switch
chrome
comparison
cpu usage
extensions
firefox
internet explorer
memory hog
memory usage
performance
poll
task manager
user experience
visual comparison
web browsing
windows 8
windows forums
Does anyone have any opinions on using windows WDS or a 3rd party imaging source? compare and contrast the benefits just looking for some real world experience here.
The actual speed shown is not the real issue, because all sorts of things can effect that. But the comparison between Windows 7 and Windows 8 might be interesting.
The Nvidia card is running in PCIe 3.0 mode. All settings, which are the same for each, are shown in the attachment.
Let's Begin with a few things:
WINDOWS XP: This OS may be efficient but is quickly becoming obsolete due to windows 8, but Windows 7 is even MORE efficient and has a LOT more support!, it's faster and more reliable in the long run as long as you keep it current!!, if you own an old PC, and it...
comparison
cpu
debugging
efficiency
forced obsolescence
gaming
gpu
longhorn
memory
operating system
pc upgrade
performance
reliability
resource management
support
tech discussion
user experience
windows 7
windows vista
windows xp
Which one should i buy?
HP 655:
CPU: AMD Dual-Core E1-Series 1400 mhz
GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7310
Hard Drive size: 500 GB
RAM: 4 GB DDR3
or :
Acer Aspire:
CPU:Intel Core i3 2.40GHz
GPU:Intel HD Graphics 3000
Hard Drive size: 500 GB
RAM: 4 GB DDR3
Which is better for performance...
http://techdigy.com/2012/10/27/ubunt...ltimate-guide/
Ubuntu's drive accesss speeds are faster but Windows 8 boot time is. Is this because of Ubuntu EXT drive format? and does this mean ubuntu will be faster while initialized?
I recently upgraded from a 5400 RPM hard drive, to the 120 GB version of the SanDisk Extreme SSD. On my computer with a SATA 3 Gb/s configuration, my WEI score went from 5.7 to 7.7 and the performance gain is simply unbelievable. What's everyone else's experience moving from conventional hard...
Full Format is garbage
When Full formatting a 16GB thumbdrive using FAT32 with default allocation size, the format takes 33 minutes and 24 seconds (Same as Windows 7)
Windows XP-SP2 or SP3 takes 22 seconds to Full Format the same drive the exact same way
What did YOU find broken or slower...
I recently read an article raising questioning about how secure MSE will be once Windows 8 releases. It seems like that will make MSE a big target for hackers. Will MS be able to keep a head of them? Are there any sites comparing AV programs that a regular user can use to compare? Something...
A wee anecdote (w/ a moral):
Now, to approach this in my own way & maybe, hopefully put a message across...
People often ask me, what's so special about Windows8. OR, "I can't see any reason to want it over what I have" OR "that damned UI & those blasted APPs" OR why is it any better...
comparison
device recognition
digital devices
easy
media player
native features
nokia
operating system
photo transfer
photos app
quick
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tech anecdote
technology
usb
user experience
user interface
windows 8
windows live photos
windows upgrade
Well after avoiding the beta builds to avoid spoilers etc for the last 6 months, I finally got my hands on the game a few days after launch (I like to wait 2-3 days for them to fix server issues.... especially after that Diablo 3 fiasco :mad:) and after 4 days of play I'm finding this to live up...
age of conan
asura mechs
beta testing
casual gaming
community
comparison
fluid gameplay
gaming
gandara server
guild wars 2
hardcore
hype
launch
lotro
mmo
player experience
replay
server issues
star wars tor
wow killer
This is a rather refreshing article that takes, what seems to be, an unbiased view on the latest os from Microsoft:
Article:
Windows 7 vs Windows 8: what you'll need to relearn | News | TechRadar.