Windows 7 on a Vertex = Slow. Why?

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Windows 7 on a Vertex = Slow. Why?

Post by 40974111 » Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:35 pm

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.

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Post by JamieG » Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:42 pm

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.

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Post by alleycat » Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:54 pm

JamieG wrote:... it takes a few seconds for Firefox to start once I click the launch icon from a cold boot
That's strange, it starts instantly for me.

OCZ has just released new firmware which could be worth trying.

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Post by 40974111 » Thu Aug 13, 2009 7:01 pm

Firmware is 1.3.
Could the iso I burnt of W7 RC have been faulty in some way, leading to a botched, but completed install?
I'll have a go putting W7 RC onto a traditional hard disk later.

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Post by alleycat » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:18 pm

You might be better off going over to the OCZ forums. There are a lot of people there who will be able to help.

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Post by josephclemente » Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:15 pm

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.

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