Help me install Windows 7 on this old Dell PC?

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  1. Posts : 271
    Windows 8 Pro x64; Win 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 on VirtualBox
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       #11

    Windows Update didn't have any driver updates as far as I could tell (I installed everything until nothing came up). I searched the terms and read through everything with no luck. I'm assuming there aren't any other options ? This is disappointing because its really great. ex. IE9 opens in 2 seconds :), but the graphics won't cooperate, which makes it very difficult to use.

    Thanks anyway for the help :)
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  2. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #12

    If the PC has a PCI-e an option like this may be worth the effort.


    Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, Desktop Graphics / Video Cards, $25 - $50
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  3. Posts : 271
    Windows 8 Pro x64; Win 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 on VirtualBox
    Thread Starter
       #13

    That might possibly be worth it. But any upgrades will unfortunately have to wait until a couple of months when I can get myself enough cash for it. If I'm upgrading the video I may as well look into the RAM, too.
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  4.    #14

    You can try a friend's video card or buy one to try, then return it if it doesn't seem worth keeping - basing your decision to upgrade RAM on that.
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  5. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #15

    Bare Foot Kid said:

    Not to put too fine a point on this ...


    I got the ATI 4350 that I run the 47" 1920x1080 LCD TV as a third monitor for $15US with free shipping on special from Newegg and it does not need a PSU connection, just connected it to the mobo and it was good to go.
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  6. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #16

    Hi Ted

    Nice cheap job, A.:)

    Ray.
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  7. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #17

    theog said:
    Hi Ted

    Nice cheap job, A.:)

    Ray.

    Hello Ray, I'm very pleased with it.
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  8. Posts : 271
    Windows 8 Pro x64; Win 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 on VirtualBox
    Thread Starter
       #18

    I've made the decision to purchase a video card, probably the best option. I'll purchase the card first before the RAM to see if the card will be enough.

    But unfortunately as I said these upgrades will have to wait a couple of months at least , but when I do get them, I think this will do as a fine secondary computer :). Thanks guys for the help! I'll let you know whenever I do make the purchases.

    I've got XP back on this thing until the time comes.....not as fun to use, but a fine temporary solution.
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  9. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #19

    At least you know Windows 7 will run fine on the PC, be sure to post back here with updates.
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  10. Posts : 271
    Windows 8 Pro x64; Win 7 Home Premium x64 SP1 on VirtualBox
    Thread Starter
       #20

    Just found out the thing has no PCI-e slot, I think, lol. From what I can tell all I see are two free PCI slots. I'll try to post a pic later just to be sure, though.
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