Call of Duty install on Windows 7

[rudedog]

I just started the process of installing CoDWW on a fresh Windows 7 Build 7000. So far the install process went smoothly. I took a ton of screen shots of the process. I was able to jump into a server but noticed I only had 20 servers listed.

I did not notice the "install update: :p and am downloading and installing that zero day patch.

More info to follow, especially a performance review between Windows 7 and XP Pro.

[rudedog]

http://www.fpsadmin.com/gallery/main.php/d/5035-2/w7_codww1.jpg

Not much to look at, here are some images from the install:
http://www.fpsadmin.com/gallery/main.php/v/rudedog/album_001/

[=ACID RAIN=]

Same ol song and dance, my friend :)

[Pendragon]

At times like this it makes you wish that fps worked!

When I made the move from XP to Vista I saw a noticable drop in performance of CoD:4. Strangly CoD:WaW would appear to run very smoothly. I'm not sure where that is because I don't know about the FPS. Is ignorance bliss???

I am also testing W7 at the moment, I have it installed on my laptop. Thing is my laptop is low spec and can't play games. What I do know of W7 is the lower memory usage. Seeing as I have it installed on a laptop with less than 512Mb or RAM.

I'm sort of hopeing to see a return to XP like performance but with all of the nice shinny of Vista.

[rudedog]

While I don't know if I can get to this or not (work is picking up - tis the season) I'm also going to try and look at how well Windows 7 could be used for GSPs ( removing the cost of the OS over Linux of course).

[HulaHal]

I've been playing CoD:WaW with Win7 and have been impressed with it thus far. The only hitch I had was with Punkbuster....I had to use the PB manual updater after being kicked a few times. Once I did that, I have played without an issue.

I did, occasionally, get some "stutter" at the beginning of maps. I attributed this more to the Video drivers than the OS. I changed out the drivers to the newest ATI beta and the game is smooth and the IQ is brilliant!

[rudedog]

good to hear HulaHal, my DX1 does not have 64 bit drivers so I'm stuck with a plain keyboard and mouse.....

[OEW Batman]

Re: 64-bit drivers for the Ergodex DX1.

http://polygonalhell.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-32-and-64-bit-ergodex-dx1-drivers.html

I ditched the DX1 awhile back when it became clear that Ergodex wasn't going to support 64-bit (and provides piss poor support generally) and have been using CH Products version of the DX1 (Multi Function Panel, purchased thru Amazon) which DOES support 64-bit directly.

[rudedog]

Thanks batman, I grabbed those drivers the other day but have yet to give them a shot.

I love my DX1 however like you said, their support SUCKS big time. I remember seeing the CH version back a bit but forgot all about it.

Does Ergodex OEM for CH? Has anyone tried their drivers on the DX1? Very interesting as it looks identical.

[OEW Batman]

CH markets product supplied to them by Ergodex. CH develops their own software solution and it works great on 64-bit platforms. Unfortunately the CH software is not compatible with the DX1. Definately doesn't work. A bummer as I was in the same boat as you, a DX1 and wanting to move to Vista 64-bit. Having a bit too much disaposible income at the time I put the DX1 on the shelf and bought CH. Glad I did.