Windows 7 on Atom N280

**The_Other_One** · 10-28-2009, 03:21 AM

Just a thought. Windows XP runs quite well on my little Netbook, but I've considered giving Windows 7 a try. I know on my Dell it runs pretty smooth. Plus I really like how quickly it resumes from suspend/hibernation. I figured with most of Aero disabled performance should be pretty good. Guess I'm curious if anyone's tried it. I googled some but really can't find anyone who tried it on their Atom's.

aviation_man · 10-28-2009, 05:25 AM

Hmm. I've seen Windows 7 Starter on a Netbook with the N270 online, at Newegg or Tigerdirect... But I'm not sure if that's like a 'demo' version or what..
The minimum specs for Windows 7 is 1.0Ghz.. So I guess it'd be ok.

Bodaggit23 · 10-28-2009, 06:07 AM

My buddy ran it on his Mini 9 and it worked fine.

As stated, no Aero.

**The_Other_One** · 10-28-2009, 12:48 PM

Hmm... Any real noticeable difference in performance or battery life?

One thing I really liked about Windows 7 on my Dell is the time it takes to resume. This includes from hibernation and then reconnecting to the network. I could probably do a full reboot and reconnect to the network as fast as my netbook reconnects from standby

I also typically run in "Power Saving" mode to help with battery life and heat.

Hmm... Maybe sometime soon I'll image the computer then give it a shot

**The_Other_One** · 10-29-2009, 07:34 AM

Hmm... So far it seems to be doing alright, but the fan is simply too active for my liking. I'll play around with it for a little while, but I do think it's a bit too much for the 'lil Atom CPU.

kc-atl · 10-30-2009, 06:34 AM

I use a Acer aspire one, with the atom N270 running W7 32bit. Works better than XP..

kc-atl · 10-30-2009, 06:34 AM

Also i am using Aero.. No hang ups!! Works Great!!!

Bodaggit23 · 10-30-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc-atl

Also i am using Aero.. No hang ups!! Works Great!!!

There's no way that computer runs Aero.

Screenshots...

**The_Other_One** · 10-30-2009, 06:36 AM

All in all it seemed to run pretty well, but the fan was running all the time. It bugs me that it runs any with XP, but in W7 it would kick up to max speed at times. This was even set to Power Saving mode, too. However, I will agree that it works quite well. If it were for an Atom-based desktop or something, I'd say go for it.

And Bodaggit23, it most certainly will. If I hadn't gotten so fed up with the fan last night, I would have gotten a video for you

kc-atl · 10-30-2009, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodaggit23

There's no way that computer runs Aero.

Screenshots...

Yeppers it is, i am using it right now... It runs Fine...

10-28-2009, 03:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	Windows 7 on Atom N280 Just a thought. Windows XP runs quite well on my little Netbook, but I've considered giving Windows 7 a try. I know on my Dell it runs pretty smooth. Plus I really like how quickly it resumes from suspend/hibernation. I figured with most of Aero disabled performance should be pretty good. Guess I'm curious if anyone's tried it. I googled some but really can't find anyone who tried it on their Atom's. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-28-2009, 05:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
aviation_man Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhereland Posts: 2,133	Hmm. I've seen Windows 7 Starter on a Netbook with the N270 online, at Newegg or Tigerdirect... But I'm not sure if that's like a 'demo' version or what.. The minimum specs for Windows 7 is 1.0Ghz.. So I guess it'd be ok. __________________ OSWindows 7 CPU>AMD Phenom x4 2.9GHz Black Edition 9950MOBO ASUS M3A78-EMRAM>CORSAIR DOMINATORX DDR2 1066MHz 4GBHDD>Western Digital 75GB> Maxtor 150GB--HDD2>Seagate 500GBGPU> ATI Radeon HD 3200 Want to Make $$$$ with your Computer? No Risk! Simply press shift+4 four times in a row FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND:F@H Team 44358

10-28-2009, 06:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bodaggit23 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aperture Science Posts: 4,535	My buddy ran it on his Mini 9 and it worked fine. As stated, no Aero. __________________ Team Stats @ ExtremeOverclocking.com Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 CPU: i7 920 Batch#3841A525 (@3.43Ghz) Board: EVGA E758-A1 Memory: Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 Hard Drive: 300GB VelociRaptor GPU: EVGA GTX260 SC Core 216 Optical: Sony Optiarc 22x DVD/CD Burner PSU: Corsair TX850W CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Primary OS: Windows Vista x64 SP2 Case: Coolermaster HAF 932

10-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	Hmm... Any real noticeable difference in performance or battery life? One thing I really liked about Windows 7 on my Dell is the time it takes to resume. This includes from hibernation and then reconnecting to the network. I could probably do a full reboot and reconnect to the network as fast as my netbook reconnects from standby I also typically run in "Power Saving" mode to help with battery life and heat. Hmm... Maybe sometime soon I'll image the computer then give it a shot __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-29-2009, 07:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	Hmm... So far it seems to be doing alright, but the fan is simply too active for my liking. I'll play around with it for a little while, but I do think it's a bit too much for the 'lil Atom CPU. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

10-30-2009, 06:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
kc-atl Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Atlanta Posts: 64	I use a Acer aspire one, with the atom N270 running W7 32bit. Works better than XP..

10-30-2009, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
kc-atl Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Atlanta Posts: 64	Also i am using Aero.. No hang ups!! Works Great!!!

10-30-2009, 06:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,407	All in all it seemed to run pretty well, but the fan was running all the time. It bugs me that it runs any with XP, but in W7 it would kick up to max speed at times. This was even set to Power Saving mode, too. However, I will agree that it works quite well. If it were for an Atom-based desktop or something, I'd say go for it. And Bodaggit23, it most certainly will. If I hadn't gotten so fed up with the fan last night, I would have gotten a video for you __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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