Alright, its time for a game.
I just installed Windows 7 RC on a 60gb OCZ Vertex.
It is so incredibly slow, and keeps on freezing, and going unresponsive, etc.
The Vertex seems to run fine.
Does anyone have any ideas why?
Here is the list I have brainstormed so far:
Asus P5Q-SE has no Windows 7 drivers.
As you can see, I haven't brainstormed much, I'm very much out of ideas.
Windows 7 on a Vertex = Slow. Why?
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Did you follow all the instructions on the OCZ forums about formatting the Vertex and flashing the firmware to the latest version?
I did this before installing Windows 7 on my 60Gb Vertex and have had no real issues - about the only problem I have had is that it takes a few seconds for Firefox to start once I click the launch icon from a cold boot. Other than that, I have no responsiveness issues (although I don't really thrash the drive, as I use it in an internet / non-HD media PC).
How long does it take to boot into Windows 7 (my start up time is about 30-40 seconds from pushing the on button)?
I'm using my Vertex with a G31-based mobo so I don't know if that helps in any way.
I did this before installing Windows 7 on my 60Gb Vertex and have had no real issues - about the only problem I have had is that it takes a few seconds for Firefox to start once I click the launch icon from a cold boot. Other than that, I have no responsiveness issues (although I don't really thrash the drive, as I use it in an internet / non-HD media PC).
How long does it take to boot into Windows 7 (my start up time is about 30-40 seconds from pushing the on button)?
I'm using my Vertex with a G31-based mobo so I don't know if that helps in any way.
That's strange, it starts instantly for me.JamieG wrote:... it takes a few seconds for Firefox to start once I click the launch icon from a cold boot
OCZ has just released new firmware which could be worth trying.
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Try a different SATA cable. Also, I'd try another power plug on the PSU just in case any wires are not making contact.
Is your BIOS set to IDE, AHCI or RAID? If it is IDE, I'd check the device manager to make sure the controller is set to use DMA if available. You could also try reinstalling Windows with the BIOS set to use another mode.
Is your BIOS set to IDE, AHCI or RAID? If it is IDE, I'd check the device manager to make sure the controller is set to use DMA if available. You could also try reinstalling Windows with the BIOS set to use another mode.