Windows Experience Index Level 6

Does anyone know when Microsoft will be unlocking something higher than 5.9
to differentiate between computers using Windows Experience Indicator?

Robert

Robert McMillan;658373 Wrote:
> Does anyone know when Microsoft will be unlocking something higher than
> 5.9 to differentiate between computers using Windows Experience
> Indicator?
>
> Robert


Actually, all I've heard and read is nothing more than pure
speculation. I've yet to see anyone post credible reports that can be
backed up that Microsoft is even considering doing this.

I'll believe it when I see it.


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Dzomlija

Peter Alexander Dzomlija
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you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

_*Prometheus*_
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From Microsoft...
"Over time, as systems become more advanced, we expect to introduce higher
levels of 6 and beyond. This will be done approximately every 12-18 months,
as new innovations in hardware become available. When new base scores are
introduced, existing scores will not change (i.e. a PC with a base scored of
2.2 today will score a 2.2 in the new updated index, unless its components
are upgraded).
"

"Robert McMillan" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Does anyone know when Microsoft will be unlocking something higher than
> 5.9 to differentiate between computers using Windows Experience Indicator?
>
> Robert

I am, both by choice and by my very nature, a skeptical person. Can you
post the link on Microsoft's site where that text was quoted from?

Gary Mount;658394 Wrote:
> From Microsoft...
> "Over time, as systems become more advanced, we expect to introduce
> higher levels of 6 and beyond. This will be done approximately every
> 12-18 months, as new innovations in hardware become available. When new
> base scores are introduced, existing scores will not change (i.e. a PC
> with a base scored of 2.2 today will score a 2.2 in the new updated
> index, unless its components are upgraded).
> "
>
> "Robert McMillan" <rmcmillan@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:uLabDBMjIHA.5968@xxxxxx> > >
> > > Does anyone know when Microsoft will be unlocking something higher
> > than
> > > 5.9 to differentiate between computers using Windows Experience
> > Indicator?
> > >
> > > Robert > >


--
Dzomlija

Peter Alexander Dzomlija
-Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

_*Prometheus*_
MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
RAM: 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
GPU: ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
BOX: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate x64

CPU-Z Verified : http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=333562

"Dzomlija" <> wrote in message
news...
>
> I am, both by choice and by my very nature, a skeptical person. Can you
> post the link on Microsoft's site where that text was quoted from?

Not from MS but from...
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windo...re-41047.shtml
The quote (below) appears on that page.


>
> Gary Mount;658394 Wrote:
>> From Microsoft...
>> "Over time, as systems become more advanced, we expect to introduce
>> higher levels of 6 and beyond. This will be done approximately every
>> 12-18 months, as new innovations in hardware become available. When new
>> base scores are introduced, existing scores will not change (i.e. a PC
>> with a base scored of 2.2 today will score a 2.2 in the new updated
>> index, unless its components are upgraded).
>> "
>>
>> "Robert McMillan" <rmcmillan@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:uLabDBMjIHA.5968@xxxxxx> > >
>> > > Does anyone know when Microsoft will be unlocking something higher
>> > than
>> > > 5.9 to differentiate between computers using Windows Experience
>> > Indicator?
>> > >
>> > > Robert > >
>
>
> --
> Dzomlija
>
> Peter Alexander Dzomlija
> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
> you die, so shall I be Reborn...-
>
> _*Prometheus*_
> MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
> CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
> RAM: 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
> GPU: ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
> BOX: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
> OS: Windows Vista Ultimate x64
>
> CPU-Z Verified : http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=333562

Dzomlija;658451 Wrote:
> Thanks. I'll have a look.
>
> > Jay;658441 Wrote:
> > "Dzomlija" <> wrote in message
> > news...Not from MS but from...
> > 'Windows Experience Index - Calculate the Vista PC Score -
> > Understanding the Vista math - Softpedia'
> > (http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windo...re-41047.shtml)
> > The quote (below) appears on that page.
> >
> > > >

Peter,

I read the article. Interesting reading, but still no official word
from Microsoft. Systems in the 5.0+ rating seem to be the best for Vista
from an overall prospective. My rig comes in at a 5.5, with my lowest
rating in memory. I have 4 X 1 GB DDR2-800 installed, but I think my bus
speed is holding me back. No bios setting for bus or clock speed :cry:.
I guess I'll have to live with the 5.5 for the time being.


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The article that Jay linked includes the exact quote below from Nick White,
Microsoft Product Manager. As well, there are quite a few articles on WEI on
microsoft.com. While I didn't see an exact match to the quote used in the
thread (probably because I didn't look long enough, you can if you like), I
did find the following items from Microsoft:

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...a780a1033.mspx

Fourth paragraph. Not an exact quote, but does state that higher scores
will be introduced.

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...420d61033.mspx

Third paragraph of the “Understanding the Windows Experience Index� section.
Still doesn’t provide “how often� but does state “levels of 6 and beyond.�

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...851991033.mspx

Fourth paragraph of the “What’s in a number?� section of this article still
doesn’t have an exact quote, but does give the “12 to 18� month� timeframe,
but that is only to a maximum of 6.9. The continuation of the index moving
higher is not specifically anticipated by number of months in this article.

--
Myron


"Dzomlija" wrote:

>
> I am, both by choice and by my very nature, a skeptical person. Can you
> post the link on Microsoft's site where that text was quoted from?
>
> Gary Mount;658394 Wrote:
> > From Microsoft...
> > "Over time, as systems become more advanced, we expect to introduce
> > higher levels of 6 and beyond. This will be done approximately every
> > 12-18 months, as new innovations in hardware become available. When new
> > base scores are introduced, existing scores will not change (i.e. a PC
> > with a base scored of 2.2 today will score a 2.2 in the new updated
> > index, unless its components are upgraded).
> > "
> >
> > "Robert McMillan" <rmcmillan@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:uLabDBMjIHA.5968@xxxxxx> > >
> > > > Does anyone know when Microsoft will be unlocking something higher
> > > than
> > > > 5.9 to differentiate between computers using Windows Experience
> > > Indicator?
> > > >
> > > > Robert > >
>
>
> --
> Dzomlija
>
> Peter Alexander Dzomlija
> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
> you die, so shall I be Reborn...-
>
> _*Prometheus*_
> MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
> CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
> RAM: 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
> GPU: ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
> BOX: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
> OS: Windows Vista Ultimate x64
>
> CPU-Z Verified : http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=333562
>

MyronH;659861 Wrote:
> The article that Jay linked includes the exact quote below from Nick
> White,
> Microsoft Product Manager. As well, there are quite a few articles on
> WEI on
> microsoft.com. While I didn't see an exact match to the quote used in
> the
> thread (probably because I didn't look long enough, you can if you
> like), I
> did find the following items from Microsoft:
>
> 'Windows Vista Help: What is the Windows Experience Index?'
> (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...a780a1033.mspx)
>
> Fourth paragraph. Not an exact quote, but does state that higher
> scores
> will be introduced.
>
> 'Windows Vista Help: Windows Experience Index'
> (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...420d61033.mspx)
>
> Third paragraph of the “Understanding the Windows Experience Index�
> section.
> Still doesn’t provide “how often� but does state “levels of 6
> and beyond.�
>
> 'Windows Vista Help: Quest for the perfect score'
> (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...851991033.mspx)
>
> Fourth paragraph of the “What’s in a number?� section of this
> article still
> doesn’t have an exact quote, but does give the “12 to 18�
> month� timeframe,
> but that is only to a maximum of 6.9. The continuation of the index
> moving
> higher is not specifically anticipated by number of months in this
> article.
>
> --
> Myron


Got it, thanks. It makes interesting reading. I'd love to see the
hardware out there that warrants a score above the current max of 5.9...


--
Dzomlija

Peter Alexander Dzomlija
-Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
you die, so shall I be Reborn...-

_*Prometheus*_
MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
RAM: 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
GPU: ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
BOX: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
OS: Windows Vista Ultimate x64

CPU-Z Verified : http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=333562

"Dzomlija" <> wrote in message
news...
>
> MyronH;659861 Wrote:
>> The article that Jay linked includes the exact quote below from Nick
>> White,
>> Microsoft Product Manager. As well, there are quite a few articles on
>> WEI on
>> microsoft.com. While I didn't see an exact match to the quote used in
>> the
>> thread (probably because I didn't look long enough, you can if you
>> like), I
>> did find the following items from Microsoft:
>>
>> 'Windows Vista Help: What is the Windows Experience Index?'
>> (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...a780a1033.mspx)
>>
>> Fourth paragraph. Not an exact quote, but does state that higher
>> scores
>> will be introduced.
>>
>> 'Windows Vista Help: Windows Experience Index'
>> (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...420d61033.mspx)
>>
>> Third paragraph of the â?oUnderstanding the Windows Experience Indexâ?�
>> section.
>> Still doesnâ?Tt provide â?ohow oftenâ?� but does state â?olevels of 6
>> and beyond.â?�
>>
>> 'Windows Vista Help: Quest for the perfect score'
>> (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/win...851991033.mspx)
>>
>> Fourth paragraph of the â?oWhatâ?Ts in a number?â?� section of this
>> article still
>> doesnâ?Tt have an exact quote, but does give the â?o12 to 18â?�
>> monthâ?� timeframe,
>> but that is only to a maximum of 6.9. The continuation of the index
>> moving
>> higher is not specifically anticipated by number of months in this
>> article.
>>
>> --
>> Myron
>
>
> Got it, thanks. It makes interesting reading. I'd love to see the
> hardware out there that warrants a score above the current max of 5.9...
>

I have an Intel Q6600, 4Gb DDR2 800Mhz, 512Mb 8800GTS, 500Gb 7200rpm SATA2
Western Digital Hard drive, Gigabyte P35-DS4 motherboard and I have 5.9 for
all scores at stock speeds.

>
> --
> Dzomlija
>
> Peter Alexander Dzomlija
> -Do you hear, huh? The Alpha and The Omega? Death and Rebirth? And as
> you die, so shall I be Reborn...-
>
> _*Prometheus*_
> MOBO: ASUS MB-M3A32-MVP Deluxe/WiFi-AP
> CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Quad
> RAM: 2 x A-Data 2GB DDR2-800
> GPU: ASUS ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO, 256MB
> BOX: Thermaltake Tai-Chi Water Cooled
> OS: Windows Vista Ultimate x64
>
> CPU-Z Verified : http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=333562