There is another reason, too. I need to see if I can get my database environment to work with MySQL, so I am combining the two requirements together and installing MySQL 5.1 64-bit on the FRAGG machine as well. I will not run the MySQL service when doing the benchmarks, but at least I can save some time having both available.
I have obtained a legitimate license for Acronis True Image Home 11.8101, which is working perfectly (Not 2009). Stand by (but don't hold your breath) for more results. I am still experimenting with the hIOmon software, in order to obtain some useful benchmark information and analysis.
On the defrag front I have been notified of several new defrag programs, which will be included in the testing:
- Defrag Express from Disktrix
- DiskTune from DIY Data Recovery (blog) (download)
- Quicksys Defragmenter at http://www.qdiskdefrag.com/
Update Tuesday 7.30pm: One thing I have already noticed is that the 64-bit Vista needs more RAM. Much more than the 1GB available in the machine. I guess that anyone buying it without at least 4GB is basically wasting their time anyway, but be warned if you intend to buy the 64-bit version of Vista or Windows 7. Most of the SPECviewperf V10 benchmarks failed for lack of RAM (or some other incompatability I haven't found). I have experimented with switching off a bunch of services in order to conserve RAM usage.
Update Wednesday 10pm: There must be a problem with the graphics driver or something, because only 2 of the 64-bit SPECviewperf V10 benchmarks worked, and some of the PCMark Vantage 64 benchmarks failed. So I have run the 32-bit versions, and they seem fine. Clearly 64-bit software is not ready for prime time just yet.
WOW! This "defrag shootout" is really "shaping up" Donn. It definitely looks to be quite exciting. I'm sure I can speak on behalf of all fans of your blog when I say that we appreciate your efforts and attention to detail. Thank you and great work!
ReplyDeleteI just wish I had some results to report. A quarter of the year has gone already. I just hope all this preparation turns into something useful.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if this is on your list but if possible could you add it ot the 2009 shootout?
ReplyDeletehttp://sourceforge.net/projects/ultradefrag/
Thank you!