They put a cap because there isn't really a scale for a "10" computer yet, but they probably won't ever update the scale until the next Windows release lol. The scores in Vista are capped at 5.9.
I dunno about Windows 7, but for Vista it's rated at a 5.3. Utter nonsense, especially considering the rest of the scores are 5.9 (processor), 5.7 (RAM), 5.9 (2D graphics), and 5.9 (3D graphics).
Don't use that as a judge of performance use PC mark or 3d mark instead.Other accepted methods are encoding times and benchmarks from games but they don't tend to stress your components as evenly. I think i get 5.9 on vista.
I dunno about Windows 7, but for Vista it's rated at a 5.3. Utter nonsense, especially considering the rest of the scores are 5.9 (processor), 5.7 (RAM), 5.9 (2D graphics), and 5.9 (3D graphics).
tycoonmike
Its based on the lowest score... change your harddrive if you want a better score...
I dunno about Windows 7, but for Vista it's rated at a 5.3. Utter nonsense, especially considering the rest of the scores are 5.9 (processor), 5.7 (RAM), 5.9 (2D graphics), and 5.9 (3D graphics).
tycoonmike
A computer is a system and so is only as weak as it's weakest component. The final score is the lowest in your system as it should be.
I dunno about Windows 7, but for Vista it's rated at a 5.3. Utter nonsense, especially considering the rest of the scores are 5.9 (processor), 5.7 (RAM), 5.9 (2D graphics), and 5.9 (3D graphics).
xxxAdvocatexxx
Its based on the lowest score... change your harddrive if you want a better score...
You have to use RAID0, a high speed drive (10k raptor or 15k cheetah) or an SSD to get 5.9 on HD
I dunno about Windows 7, but for Vista it's rated at a 5.3. Utter nonsense, especially considering the rest of the scores are 5.9 (processor), 5.7 (RAM), 5.9 (2D graphics), and 5.9 (3D graphics).
xxxAdvocatexxx
Its based on the lowest score... change your harddrive if you want a better score...
You honestly think I haven't thought of that? I haven't found a hard drive yet that will fit it. Or rather, one that would be cost-effective and would actually increase its score. Besides, as I said, it's utter nonsense. The score is simply a subjective rating of the computer hardware. There are far better tests out there, like the industry standard "try to play the game you've owned for nearly a year and haven't been able to play due to the crap computer(s) you had before" test, more succinctly called the "Supreme Commander" test.
I did it with my Mac at work and a screen popped up and told me that since I'm using a Mac I'm automatically above the useless drivel of Windows 7 and that I should not come down from my lofty elitist perch for anyone unless they have a lanyard around their neck and want to sell me an iPod. Then, it automatically billed my credit card $400 so I can get the next iPod before it's been announced. It was weird.
I dunno about Windows 7, but for Vista it's rated at a 5.3. Utter nonsense, especially considering the rest of the scores are 5.9 (processor), 5.7 (RAM), 5.9 (2D graphics), and 5.9 (3D graphics).
markop2003
Its based on the lowest score... change your harddrive if you want a better score...
You have to use RAID0, a high speed drive (10k raptor or 15k cheetah) or an SSD to get 5.9 on HD
No u don't....A good quality 7200.11 or 7200.12 Seagate gets a 5.9 on vista and a 6.3 on 7.
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