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    Windows 8 preview and WEP score

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by scorpionfalcon, Sep 15, 2011.

  1. scorpionfalcon

    scorpionfalcon Notebook Enthusiast

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    Interesting...under windows 7, I had 6.5 for both graphics categories. This was using the latest 355m drivers from Nvidia. Using the same driver, windows developer preview now gives both a 6.3. Does this mean that the graphics card does not function as well under this new OS, or the way they are rating is different than windows 7 (i.e. more stringent)? I guess the only way to find out is to fire up L4D2...
     
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    danielh35 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wouldn't pay the WEI score any attention. I have to admit though I am impressed with the preview of 8. I really like the Start menu and how you're able to search things much much more easily. A lot of bugs like any preview should have but the desktop side appears to be staying the same. I guess you bring up a good point since it is similar in many ways.
     
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  3. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Everyone has to remember that this developer's preview is not even a BETA. It's almost an Alpha or Pre-Alpha stage so developers get a feel for it.

    Many changes are bound to come.
     
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    Do you guys think that the gaming experience will be the same when compared to my windows 7 install, or worse? I am thinking it might be the same, since I am still using the same graphics driver and all.
     
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  5. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    It's too early to say. The issue is most (99%) haven't been using Windows 8 in their code so it may work but they may have issues with compatibility.
     
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    I agree with DeeVu, You really can't tell right now. From the looks of 8 and what I have been reading windows 8 should be very similar to 7 just geared more towards tablets. They are also trying to make a lighter OS.

    Its just to early to tell, To many bugs to work out. And a lot can change between now and the full release. Only Microsoft knows at this point.
     
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