Can my computer run windows 7 and is it worth it because I still have XP

[Robertclive]

1 gig of RAM


My specs are on this site and I upgraded my PSU and Video card

[Robertclive]

the link is 1 gig of ram

also I upgraded my ram to 1 gig

[karamazovmm]

No, the lack of legs hinder your pc the ability to run, or walk even.

And its just me or there isn´t any specs in it?

[Roman_Man#3]

Specs are listed right underneath the charts near the middle.

[karamazovmm]

i still don´t see it, maybe I´m defective for the day... now here it comes

[nickb64]

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ / 2.4 GHz

RAM: 1.0 GB DDR 400

I wouldn't try it on that setup, no matter the video card. That CPU is not fast enough to have a good experience afaik...


For the others, the specs are on the right sidebar of the page in the link(under the search bar for CNET).

EDIT: I would suggest upgrading when you can, you could do a pretty respectable machine for ~$500 US probably, if you don't need a new monitor or other peripherals. You would really want a dual core at least for Win7, and more than 1 GB RAM as well.

[Robertclive]

is it possible to upgrade my single cpu to a dual core

[Top-Tier-Tech]

The processor is fine. The minimum requirements for Win7 is a single core running at 1Ghz. your processor is well over the minimum. The RAM however is a problem, the absolute minimum required to run Win 7 is 1GB of RAM, with the minimum your performance would be poor, especially considering it's only DDR 400.

So yes, you could install windows 7 on that computer, but the performance would be poor due to your RAM. I would wait until you are ready to buy or build a new PC.

[nightwar]

The processor is fine. The minimum requirements for Win7 is a single core running at 1Ghz. your processor is well over the minimum. The RAM however is a problem, the absolute minimum required to run Win 7 is 1GB of RAM, with the minimum your performance would be poor, especially considering it's only DDR 400.

So yes, you could install windows 7 on that computer, but the performance would be poor due to your RAM. I would wait until you are ready to buy or build a new PC.

i gave my kids a old pc i built 4 years ago with 1 gig ddr 400 x2 3800 .and they can play sim's 3 ,watch movies everything and it has window's 7.

[Top-Tier-Tech]

i gave my kids a old pc i built 4 years ago with 1 gig ddr 400 x2 3800 .and they can play sim's 3 ,watch movies everything and it has window's 7.

With just Chrome running my RAM use on windows 7 is 800MB+ running games and other applications will use the rest meaning load times are extended, my dad's computer running XP with 1GB or RAM and a 2.2Ghz. CPU loads everything slow enough and windows 7 needs more RAM than XP does. Of course you can run win7 with only 1GB or RAM, it's just you're better off with an OS that doesn't require as much.

[karamazovmm]

^I would follow what he is saying

[Robertclive]

okay forget the windows 7, if I was to buy 2 packs of these and max out my Pcs Ram how much would my performance be revamped in games and the internet

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Memory+M...0%20&cp=1&lp=1

[Top-Tier-Tech]

okay forget the windows 7, if I was to buy 2 packs of these and max out my Pcs Ram how much would my performance be revamped in games and the internet

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Memory+M...0%20&cp=1&lp=1

Considering it's DDR 400 and that windows XP doesn't need as much RAM as Vista or 7, you won't get much better performance by adding another gig.

I'd highly recommend you save that $70 for a new computer, with DDR2 800+ or DDR3 RAM.

[Taiji]

*self-censored*

[Shaio]

Stick with xp, there is simply no need to upgrade unless you've got components of thew newest generation. I guarantee you windows 7 does nothing cool or revolutionary, unless your running a dx10 or 11 card there is NO point.

Also i would highly suggest at-least 2 gigs of ram, performance boost will range from minimal to massive depeing on scenario, but that extra gig of ram will just flat-out make your pc nicer to use.