Compare Windows 7 and 4K displays.

markusmp
Junior Member

11-09-2016, 10:33 AM

I'm dealing with some tricky software that doesn't play well on Windows 10. For instance, Xilinx ISE 14.7 stopped working after they moved their older FPGA products to newer Vivaldo and Vitis tools built for Windows 10. I set up a Windows 7 system using old hardware—specifically a server with Core 2 Quad Q9550S, 8GB DDR2-800 memory, and a used FirePro W2100. The FirePro supports 4K at 60Hz, but the UI got all messy. Are there any options to fix it beyond forcing the resolution to 1080p?

markusmp

11-09-2016, 10:33 AM #1

J1son
Member

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11-14-2016, 11:54 PM

I recall Windows 7 often used image scaling similarly to Windows 10, though through the Control Panel. It can sometimes behave unpredictably depending on software needs. If that matches your needs, you're in the right place.

J1son

11-14-2016, 11:54 PM #2

SeanTheSun
Junior Member

11-15-2016, 01:28 AM

Windows 10 improves 4K performance mainly through scaling adjustments. By default, it enlarges elements when resolution increases, ensuring icons, text, and interface parts remain proportionate despite higher pixel density. Windows 7 also supports scaling, but its effectiveness falls short compared to Windows 10. It may still work adequately for some users, so worth testing.

SeanTheSun

11-15-2016, 01:28 AM #3

TardisJunkie
Junior Member

11-15-2016, 03:43 AM

The native scaling feature on Windows 7 appears quite poor and significantly slows down system performance. It might be related to outdated hardware capabilities.

TardisJunkie

11-15-2016, 03:43 AM #4

The native scaling feature on Windows 7 appears quite poor and significantly slows down system performance. It might be related to outdated hardware capabilities.

MissCrysis
Member

224

11-15-2016, 04:09 AM

It's understandable. The system has a design choice that limits its ability to start on its own... Unfortunately, there aren't many options to change that.

MissCrysis

11-15-2016, 04:09 AM #5

It's understandable. The system has a design choice that limits its ability to start on its own... Unfortunately, there aren't many options to change that.