Windows 7 Improving Performance Scores on a 2007 Windows 7 Computer Without Hardware Upgrades

[Susanjane]

We just downloaded Windows 7 and we love it. I have two questions, though:

1) The base score on my computer is 3.1; the Gaming Graphics is 3.1 and the Desktop Performance for Aeros is 3.4. These are the lowest scores-- the highest is a 5.1 in Disk Data Transfer Rate. Is this okay for a 2007 computer?

2) If it isn't okay, can I change it with software downloads of some sort-- I'm not interested in installing new hardware of any kind.

Thanks!

 

[pbcopter]

The only thing besides new hardware that may improve it is the graphics card drivers. I would install the latest Windows 7 drivers from either the computer manufacturer or graphics card manufacturer. But unless you are have problems with you computer I wouldn't let the rating bother you.

 

[djwayne]

I've read that anything over 3.0 is good, so don't worry.

I'm at 3.5 and my computer is running great.

 

[gaz]

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my lowest score on any rating is 4.9,so maybe a new graphics card might do the job,i have 4 gb ram and a 1gb card,it all adds to the smoothness and speed

 

[Susanjane]

Thank you, pbcopter, djwayne and gaz, for responding so quickly. I'll take your advice and just not obsess over the score so much.

Again, thanks.

 

[gaz]

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no,theres no need to obsess over it,like with vista its not that important,as long as its working for you,plus its not that accurate anyway

 

[Susanjane]

Thank you, gaz and Drew. I might try to take pbcopter's advice and update the graphics card drivers from the Toshiba site. At any rate, I'll try not to worry about what's not broke.