I have an Acer Aspire 6920 g and just finished installing Windows 7, but I immediately noticed that the Acer Empowering Technology isn't working! It claims the OS isn't supported. I even tried running it in Vista compatibility mode, but no luck there either.
I just finished installing Windows 7 and I have to say: absolute perfection! There is just one thing bugging me: I have my current Windows on the C drive along with a Windows.old folder from Vista, but when I boot up, I don't see any option for a dual boot menu—it just bypasses everything and loads straight into Windows. Is it actually possible to have a dual boot setup since both the old files and the new OS are sitting there?
I'm looking to install Windows 7, and I have a question: if I install Windows 7 onto my C drive where Vista is currently running, will it wipe out my files (like movies) on my D drive? Or will installing a new OS just clear everything from both drives at once?
Well, I gave Microsoft a call to ask when the release is scheduled, and they told me it's coming mid-year since they aren't doing any more testing phases! Apparently, you can download the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 beta now, but the full version of Service Pack 2 for Vista won't be out until March...
So, how much could I actually push this CPU to 4 GHz using this cooler? Say I’m running it 24/7—which, let's be real, isn't happening—but maybe 4 hours a day at most?
What's the absolute ceiling for overclocking an e8400 (3.0GHz) using a Cooler Master cooler, a Sears Tower setup, and two 120mm fans? I’m thinking 4.0GHz is definitely doable without overheating or killing the chip, right? Does anyone have any insight on how to make that work?
I tried partitioning my Vista laptop on the D drive, but it just created an unallocated space instead. I attempted to create a new simple volume, and even though the wizard seems to go fine, once it finishes, I get this error: the disc dynamics are not support by the operation system i nista ne ide !please help???
How am I supposed to install Windows 7 on my laptop without wiping out all my programs and games? Is it better to just partition the drive now and install Windows 7 on its own section for a dual boot setup? If anyone could walk me through the process, I'd appreciate it. I’ve tried following a few tutorials, but Windows simply won't let me create the partition.
What are your thoughts on this: even in its beta stage, Windows 7 outpaced Windows XP Service Pack 3 in boot speeds, and even beat Vista http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=3187
My answer to the question above: I have no idea! But what I really want to know is if it’s a smart move to install Windows 7 on a brand-new rig, specifically one built for heavy gaming. Or should I just hold off until the full version of Windows 7 actually hits the market? Right now, I'm running an Aspire 6920G laptop and playing GTA4 on low settings; I'm currently on Windows Vista and honestly, it seems pretty solid to me. I haven't run into any real issues with Vista, but still... so, what's the better play for a high-end desktop: stick with Vista Service Pack 1 (hopefully Service Pack 2 comes soon), jump straight into the Windows 7 beta, or just wait for the final release? I definitely don't want Windows XP because, after using Vista for this long, going back to XP feels like stepping into the Stone Age—I actually dread the thought of it. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against XP fans, but it just feels outdated!
http://www.newegg.com/p/product_info.php?products_id=5421 I am considering this motherboard, but I have doubts regarding whether it supports 1333MHz FSB. Ultimately, I will probably opt for this processor instead: http://www.newegg.com/p/product_info.php?products_id=6283 What are your thoughts? Will it perform better than the previous options mentioned? The package already includes a heatsink, so would it be feasible to attempt some software-based overclocking on this Central Processing Unit using this specific motherboard?
What is the consensus on this one? It features an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 with a cooler, running at 2.2 GHz to 2.66 GHz, with a 1333MHz Front Side Bus and 4 MB cache. Is overclocking possible here? And more importantly, is it actually worth the effort?
I also came across this option, which piqued my interest. Is it worth the purchase given that it is cheaper and offers 100W more (making it 500W total)?
I'm a bit confused here: 1. A Central Processing Unit with a 1333 Front Side Bus but only 3MB of L2 cache (2x 2.8GHz) 2. A Central Processing Unit with a 1066 Front Side Bus and 6MB of L2 cache (2x 2.66GHz) Which one actually performs better? The motherboard supports both Front Side Bus speeds. So, which Central Processing Unit offers more value in terms of raw speed?
I've got a desktop setup with 160GB of storage, an Nvidia 8500 with 256MB, and an AMD Athlon 64x 3000 (2.0GHz) I'm thinking about installing the 64-bit beta version of Windows 7, so I was wondering if anyone thinks that's actually a good idea?