Anyone got 7 yet?

Onkel Neal · 10-22-09, 09:33 PM

Anyone? If so, how? New computer with 7 installed? Upgrade from Vista? Any XP converts to 7?

Arclight · 10-22-09, 11:53 PM

I will be moving to 7 from XP, but I'll stick with the RC till it reaches end of life, and then buy... probably Proffesional edition (do clean install). Been using Win7 since beta was released though.

Dowly · 10-23-09, 12:03 AM

Been using one of the first RCs all this time. Went from XP to 7. Definitely going to buy it when it's been out for sometime. So far been extremely happy with it, not that Vista BS that I had to endure when I tried it.

Wolfehunter · 10-23-09, 10:36 AM

Already have it.

longam · 10-23-09, 01:07 PM

Been running RTM since its release

bert8for3 · 10-24-09, 06:06 AM

Thinking about it (on XP now).

Main pro for me is being able to use more than the 3.25 Gig of ram that XP recognizes.

But concerns (although noting a good many positive reports on Win7) remain:
1. Stability and compatibility with existing progs/drivers etc
2. Will it run sh3? That's fundamental for me, as I expect to be playing sh3 for a while still. Even when sh5 rolls out, chances are I will still play sh3 also pending patches/mods for sh5. Do I have it right that you would have to run Win7 on 32-bit presumably to play sh3, which if I have it right means not more than the 3.25 Gig ram situation anyway? I know there's the XP mode, but I don't know enought about it at this point to figure out if ok to go with Win7.
3. And then other apps anyway, which afaik are all 32-bit.

Hopefully I'm totally wrong about the 32-bit thing, which I've never really understood.

ajrimmer42 · 10-24-09, 06:19 AM

I've been runnin the 64 bit RC for a while, really pleased with it. I first installed just after it's release but for some reason I found it slowed my PC down, actually to the point where it was unusable, I went back to Xp but told myself i wasn't going to give up on it as I liked it quite a lot. Anyway, a few weeks ago I installed it again and have had no problems whatsoever with it, in fact everythings fast as hell, even my internet seems faster... I'll almost certainly be buying it when the RC ends. It's what Vista should have been.

McBeck · 10-24-09, 11:09 AM

Hve run RC1 since its release (came from XP) and will buy it when this one reaches EOF

CaptainHaplo · 10-24-09, 11:38 AM

I have it - but haven't installed yet. Really trying to decide WHICH machine I want to put it on.

Bert - yes 7 will run SH3. The RC's did fine with it.

As long as your not using ungodly old hardware (Like a sounblaster live card) you should not have an issue with drivers.

Just figure out what you need drivers for, check and see if there are any Win7 versions available from the manufacturer.

The only thing I am not confident in with Win7 - the "add on" that supposedly provides 16 bit support with the 64bit version of 7.

Task Force · 10-24-09, 11:41 AM

Ill move to 7 when I feel like it... Really depends on how much it will cost, if it cost an arm and a leg, for the 64 bit version... ill wate...

SeaWolf U-57 · 10-24-09, 04:37 PM

I purchased the upgrade pack and this contained both the 32bit and 64bit disk
and yes it installed and verified so I am using the 64bit version.

Task Force · 10-24-09, 04:40 PM

Hmm, the big question, how much will W7 cost...

SeaWolf U-57 · 10-24-09, 04:46 PM

Take a look here.....http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...&show_all=true

Red Heat · 10-24-09, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

I have it - but haven't installed yet. Really trying to decide WHICH machine I want to put it on.

Bert - yes 7 will run SH3. The RC's did fine with it.

As long as your not using ungodly old hardware (Like a sounblaster live card) you should not have an issue with drivers.

Just figure out what you need drivers for, check and see if there are any Win7 versions available from the manufacturer.

The only thing I am not confident in with Win7 - the "add on" that supposedly provides 16 bit support with the 64bit version of 7.

Well...if there isnt any kind of problem to run sh3 gwx its a very good start for me, because i want to change from winxp to win7. Another question its about the soundcard...may be it will be a problem to use old soundcards with win7...but if i am using for ex: the last generation of a soundcard the problem remains or not?...sound by hardware still a option or the future is only onboard sound only?

Thanks in advance...

CaptainHaplo · 10-24-09, 08:57 PM

Well onboard sound really has improved in the last 5 years. If your using a Creative Labs board - AKA sounblaster - check here to see if your can use it with Win 7.

http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=61105

Onboard will be supported out of the box without question and usually is good enough for the average ganer, but each person has their own important things, so if you feel you get better quality out of a card, go for it.

I do have to say that both SH3 and SH4 had problems with audio "tearing" on my rig with XP. I kept my SB Live card forever only to use the gameport, then finally went USP for the joystick, and out the card came. Still, that is a pretty old card, so no big suprise. I can't recommend if one is worth it or not because I don't use one anymore. If I did alot of audio stuff I probably would want one. Just not my thing. Maybe one of the other folks on here with more knowledge can fill you in on the pro's and cons a little more.

10-22-09, 09:33 PM	#1
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10-22-09, 11:53 PM	#2
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10-23-09, 10:36 AM	#4
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	Already have it. __________________

10-23-09, 01:07 PM	#5
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Been running RTM since its release Last edited by longam; 10-23-09 at 04:14 PM.

10-24-09, 06:06 AM	#6
bert8for3 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,124 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	Thinking about it (on XP now). Main pro for me is being able to use more than the 3.25 Gig of ram that XP recognizes. But concerns (although noting a good many positive reports on Win7) remain: 1. Stability and compatibility with existing progs/drivers etc 2. Will it run sh3? That's fundamental for me, as I expect to be playing sh3 for a while still. Even when sh5 rolls out, chances are I will still play sh3 also pending patches/mods for sh5. Do I have it right that you would have to run Win7 on 32-bit presumably to play sh3, which if I have it right means not more than the 3.25 Gig ram situation anyway? I know there's the XP mode, but I don't know enought about it at this point to figure out if ok to go with Win7. 3. And then other apps anyway, which afaik are all 32-bit. Hopefully I'm totally wrong about the 32-bit thing, which I've never really understood. __________________

10-23-09, 12:03 AM	#3
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Been using one of the first RCs all this time. Went from XP to 7. Definitely going to buy it when it's been out for sometime. So far been extremely happy with it, not that Vista BS that I had to endure when I tried it.

10-24-09, 06:19 AM	#7
ajrimmer42 Royal Kinotropist Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 987 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I've been runnin the 64 bit RC for a while, really pleased with it. I first installed just after it's release but for some reason I found it slowed my PC down, actually to the point where it was unusable, I went back to Xp but told myself i wasn't going to give up on it as I liked it quite a lot. Anyway, a few weeks ago I installed it again and have had no problems whatsoever with it, in fact everythings fast as hell, even my internet seems faster... I'll almost certainly be buying it when the RC ends. It's what Vista should have been. __________________ Alex Don't judge a ship by the number of it's guns, but by the skill of it's crew.

10-24-09, 11:09 AM	#8
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Hve run RC1 since its release (came from XP) and will buy it when this one reaches EOF __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

10-24-09, 11:38 AM	#9
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I have it - but haven't installed yet. Really trying to decide WHICH machine I want to put it on. Bert - yes 7 will run SH3. The RC's did fine with it. As long as your not using ungodly old hardware (Like a sounblaster live card) you should not have an issue with drivers. Just figure out what you need drivers for, check and see if there are any Win7 versions available from the manufacturer. The only thing I am not confident in with Win7 - the "add on" that supposedly provides 16 bit support with the 64bit version of 7. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

10-24-09, 11:41 AM	#10
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Ill move to 7 when I feel like it... Really depends on how much it will cost, if it cost an arm and a leg, for the 64 bit version... ill wate... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

10-24-09, 04:37 PM	#11
SeaWolf U-57 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,231 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	I purchased the upgrade pack and this contained both the 32bit and 64bit disk and yes it installed and verified so I am using the 64bit version.

10-24-09, 04:40 PM	#12
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Hmm, the big question, how much will W7 cost... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

10-24-09, 04:46 PM	#13
SeaWolf U-57 Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,231 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Take a look here.....http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...&show_all=true

10-24-09, 08:57 PM	#15
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Well onboard sound really has improved in the last 5 years. If your using a Creative Labs board - AKA sounblaster - check here to see if your can use it with Win 7. http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=61105 Onboard will be supported out of the box without question and usually is good enough for the average ganer, but each person has their own important things, so if you feel you get better quality out of a card, go for it. I do have to say that both SH3 and SH4 had problems with audio "tearing" on my rig with XP. I kept my SB Live card forever only to use the gameport, then finally went USP for the joystick, and out the card came. Still, that is a pretty old card, so no big suprise. I can't recommend if one is worth it or not because I don't use one anymore. If I did alot of audio stuff I probably would want one. Just not my thing. Maybe one of the other folks on here with more knowledge can fill you in on the pro's and cons a little more. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo