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    Low End gpu's + Windows 7 gaming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Darth Bane, May 14, 2009.

  1. Darth Bane

    Darth Bane Dark Lord of the Sith

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    I don't really want to get windows 7, but I would get it if it offered a boost to my low-end g 105m graphics card. Does anyone have any comments about windows 7 gaming and low end gpu's like 8400m, 9200m, 9300m compared to vista?
     
    Darth Bane, May 14, 2009
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  2. v_c

    v_c Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows 7 is just a tweaked version of Vista. Its not going to make your hardware any better than it currently is.

    Talks of 'boosts' and things are greatly exaggerated. I mean, the OS is a little tweaked for performance gains, so you might see an extra frame or two here or there, but don't expect to suddenly be playing Crysis on a low-end machine. Everything on Win 7 runs roughly the same for me as Vista.
     
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    although it certainly is faster
     
    Tinselworm, May 14, 2009
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  4. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    But certainly less faster than xp!! :D :D
     
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  5. Tinselworm

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    but better at gaming than OS X!! :D :D
     
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  6. ryouinterested

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    so? what`s the conclusion? if i`l get x7 on my pc,will be better for gaming ?:|
     
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    No, it won't.
     
    taigech, May 14, 2009
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  8. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    it will be the same as vista at the least
     
    narsnail, May 14, 2009
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  9. v_c

    v_c Notebook Evangelist

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    No, it will be around the same. That doesnt mean you shouldn't put it on (it is a very nice OS and I recommend it), just that it would be unrealistic to suddenly expect a massive improvement. Expect about the same.

    If you want better gaming performance, the best thing is a hardware upgrade.
     
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  10. Zerenix

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    Though it might make the performance less jumpy depending on the game.. seems the framerate is a little smoother in 7 than vista.
     
    Zerenix, May 14, 2009
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    Agreed, i've noticed more fluent rates :)
     
    catacylsm, May 14, 2009
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