What's new

Discussion My Review of Windows 10 (As Of Right Now)

  • Thread starter Soviet France
  • Start date
  • Views 847
Soviet France

Soviet France

Enthusiast
Messages
59
Reaction score
12
Points
55
Sin$
0
I finally had a chance to review the Technical Preview of Windows 10 Beta.

Game Performance

Windows 10 ships with DirectX 12 pre-installed, allowing it to utilize more of an organized spacial structure within any given modern GPU. I tested three games, and benchmarked them. Keep in mind that my computer isn't decent, so I am very surprised that I attained these results. On Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, I received an average of 40-60 FPS with all settings on low, using Windows 7. However, on Windows 10, I received an average of 60-75 FPS with all settings on low. I then tested Half-Life 2, where I didn't see any improvement or digression in performance. The FPS counter I had displayed stays locked at 60 FPS at all times, by force of my habit ( I can really only see 60 FPS and below, so why let it go higher? ). I then tested an arcade-style retro game called, "Blast Em!". At the resolution 1650x1050, I received 50-55 FPS with everything on low using Windows 7. On Windows 10, I received 80-95 FPS with everything on low. That one shocked me the most.

GUI/UI

Windows 10 has kept the color scheme of Windows 8/8.1 which, in my opinion, is a huge eye-sore. It is said that user customization will be included in future builds of the OS. The start menu is making a return, doing away with the Metro UI for Windows - although, the new start screen allows you to resize the menu itself to your liking. The only thing I didn't like about it was the fact that the application tiles from Metro UI are included in the start screen to the right when it is opened. Other than those, the file system and colors remained the same. You are also able to resize the command prompt in this version of Windows, which is great for me as I enjoy writing console applications to entertain myself.

Hardware Usage

I have 5GB of DDR2 RAM, which is now considered legacy hardware (legacy = old). I have an Intel Pentium D CPU Dual-Core @ 2.80GHz in each core. I have two hard drives - One for the Operating System and applications, and the other for my games. On Windows 7, my CPU usage while idle is at 10%. 1.78GB of my RAM is being used while idle on Windows 7 as well. On Windows 10, 5% of my CPU is being used while idle and 0.94GB of my RAM is used. Windows 7 without any additional add-ons such as Windows Media Player or Paint, took up 22GB of HDD space once installed. Windows 10, however, only took up 12.7GB.

If the operating system continues to grow at this pace, we may be looking at the next distribution of Windows that'll last as long as Windows XP did, twelve years, before Microsoft finally ended support for the OS.

8/10.
 
Operating System
  1. Windows
Soviet France

Soviet France

Enthusiast
Messages
59
Reaction score
12
Points
55
Sin$
0
I hope you don't mind me stealing that statement, jo15765.

"Windows 7 and 8 had a baby."

Heh...
 
WUB WUB M8

WUB WUB M8

Kali Linux and I are the best of friends.
Messages
1,338
Reaction score
427
Points
205
Sin$
0
Do you think we could have screenshots?
 
F

Fire First

Information tab on my profile to find out about me
Messages
434
Reaction score
144
Points
115
Sin$
7
I too believe Windows 10 has the possibility of lasting a prolonged amount of time.
 
Soviet France

Soviet France

Enthusiast
Messages
59
Reaction score
12
Points
55
Sin$
0
I too believe Windows 10 has the possibility of lasting a prolonged amount of time.

Indeed.
It's both fast, functional, optimal, and not even finished yet!
Microsoft is doing a good job - let's hope they don't mess it up in future builds.
 
Jet1337

Jet1337

Enthusiast
Messages
841
Reaction score
271
Points
155
Sin$
0
I skipped out on Windows 8 because of its duality-type GUI. I guess this is the definitive upgrade to W7.
 
F

Fire First

Information tab on my profile to find out about me
Messages
434
Reaction score
144
Points
115
Sin$
7
I did the same exact thing.
Can't wait for it's release.
yeah thought I would ask, WHEN is the release date for Windows 10? I am referring to the public release date.
 
Halo

Halo

AIDS for everyone
AzzidReign Jr Fabled Veteran Hardened Veteran
Messages
4,397
Reaction score
1,916
Points
690
Sin$
0
I know I enjoy it a lot more than Windows 8. Supposedly this might be free as well.
 
F

Fire First

Information tab on my profile to find out about me
Messages
434
Reaction score
144
Points
115
Sin$
7
I know I enjoy it a lot more than Windows 8. Supposedly this might be free as well.
Free? Any source on this? I have heard that you have to pay.
 
F

Fire First

Information tab on my profile to find out about me
Messages
434
Reaction score
144
Points
115
Sin$
7
If I remember correctly, when they announced it, they said it'd be free for 8.1 users.
Wow! This is such good news, I always thought I would have to purchase this. Best news today.
 
Soviet France

Soviet France

Enthusiast
Messages
59
Reaction score
12
Points
55
Sin$
0
Windows 10 is set to be released to the public late 2015.

Most likely in time for the holidays.
 
Soviet France

Soviet France

Enthusiast
Messages
59
Reaction score
12
Points
55
Sin$
0
DirectX 12 ships natively with Windows 10.

There has been no word of it being available on previous platforms, and I highly doubt it will be available considering Microsoft wants people to purchase their new products.
 
Marvhl

Marvhl

Trinity RGH2 <3
Messages
653
Reaction score
163
Points
155
Sin$
7
In my opinion it looks awesome, 2 of the best operating systems combined.. Windows 7/8 are awesome then combine them and that's amazing...
 
Top Bottom
Login
Register