Resolved Windows Experience Index.

So my WEI rating is a 3.8. Is that good? Should I improve it?
My sub-scores are as follows:
Processor - 6.5
RAM - 6.5
Graphics - 3.8
Gaming Graphics - 5.8
Primary Hard Disk - 5.9

How is "graphics" different than "gaming graphics "?
I replaced my graphics card a couple years ago and I'm currently using ATI Radeon HD 4350. When I ran the WEI after that, one of my sub-scores (graphics or gaming graphics) increased while the other decreased.

If my score is fine then great but if not, what can I do to improve it?

 

My score is 5.1 (Dell).

I think WEI is a bit overblown, but someone here with more experience with it can inform you better than I can.

 

Hi Terminator

I mainly use the computer to produce and edit videos (using Adobe Premiere Pro), work (answer e-mails), watch YouTube videos, and browse the web. I do play a few games but not very many. The only games I really play on my PC are: Slender, AVGN Adventures, DX-Ball, and Bejeweled. So I'm not sure if any of those require a really good video card.

And as far as running multiple programs, I thought that was more of a RAM issue not a video card issue?

At the time, you were the one who recommended the video card I have now.(http://www.windowsbbs.com/windows-7/97839-glitchy-video.html) Do you still use the ATI Radeon HD 4350 video card in one of your computers?

But if you still suggest I get another video card, what would you recommend?

 

I gave it some thought and I decided not to get another video card.
1. I already replaced my video card once before. I don't want to have to do it again so soon.
2. If I get another one, I get the feeling that it too will become obsolete as quickly as my current one has.
3. I don't think I really need a more advanced video card than the one I currently have. I believe my current video card can handle what I need it to (I think it does anyway).

Thanks for the advice though. Much appreciated.

 

I don't even bother with the WEI. I just refresh it out of boredom or just for fun. As far as I'm concerned if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

Note that the highest WEI score is 7.9

Earning the top Windows Experience Index score

 

AMD released Catalyst Software Suite v13.9 (display drivers for Vista and Win7) for the 2000, 3000, and 4000 series of HD cards just under three weeks ago (October 15th), so it appears that some support is still available.

They DO say, though, that "the AMD Radeon HD 4000, AMD Radeon HD 3000, and AMD Radeon HD 2000 Series have been optimized to their maximum potential from a performance and feature perspective ".

 

It's (WEI) not even a part of Windows 8, is it?

 

Let me pop in my HDD with 8.1 Pro on it and see if I can pull it up again. I also use Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit Edition and it is a part of that version of Windows.

 

In Windows 8.1 Pro. You can run the assessment through either command prompt or elevated command prompt. I used elevated command prompt. It takes a few minutes for command prompt to generate the assessment. In command prompt C:\Windows\sysrem32>Winsat formal hit enter. When assessment is finished. Exit the command prompt. Then navigate C:\Windows\Performance\WinSAT\DataStore\Formal.Assessment (Initial).WinSAT. Open up the latest file.

 

I forget some thing some times like the web site but found my notes and this where I found out how to do this. http://www.intowindows.com/get-windows-experience-index-wei-score-in-windows-8-1/