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FreshSam

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2.4 GHz single core
1gb ram
256mb video memory

Advisor says not capable of Aero. Stationary computer.
Upgrade to W7 or keep XP?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate - Laptop / Stationary PC
CPU
Amd 64 Turion 2x 2.0~ / Amd 3400+ 2.4~
Memory
2048mb / 1024mb
Graphics Card(s)
128mb intergrated / 256 dedicated
Screen Resolution
1200x800 /
Internet Speed
100/10 optic fibre
FreshSam said:
2.4 GHz single core
1gb ram
256mb video memory

Advisor says not capable of Aero. Stationary computer.
Upgrade to W7 or keep XP?
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Win 7 is very much better than XP. I did not have a high end video card. I bought one and it still said that it would not support Aero. It supports it just fine. I would think yours would also. You should go ahead and install. Good luck.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
Depends on the cards, but the early 6xxx series for nvidia supported them I think? But either way your computer should do fine under Win7, though a little more ram and better gfx wouldn't hurt for games, you should be just fine. Most programs don't utilize multi-core as well as they should, so single core isn't so bad. I just upgraded, the main thing I notice is how fast windows boots but it still angers me on loading times =O
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7, Linux
CPU
AMD Phemon II x2 3@3750
Motherboard
ASRock M3A770DE
Memory
1G Crucial 1666
Graphics Card(s)
8800GT OC (custom OC)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Live! (never changes!)
Monitor(s) Displays
Vivitron 22"
Screen Resolution
1600x1200
Hard Drives
Western Digital 120G/160G SATA
Maxtor 80G IDE
PSU
450w
Case
Unknown
Cooling
Custom Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech M-BZ15A Laser
Internet Speed
Cable 10mbit
My bro's mini pc has almost same specifications..

amd sempron single core 2.4ghz
2gb ram ddr 667
ati radeon 128mb (don't remember the exact model)
and supports aero decently! :D
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP a6720f
OS
7 Ultimate x64 RTM 7600.16385
CPU
AMD Phenom 9550 @ 2.20ghz
Motherboard
Asus M2N78-LA
Memory
4x2GB DDR2 Patriot Viper 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 9400 GT 512MB
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek Hi-Definition ALC 888S chipset
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2370HD 23" 1080P HDTV
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital 640GB; Samsung 1 TB; WD 500GB; Seagate Portable 250gb;
Keyboard
Logitech LX310 Wireless Internet Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech LX310 Wireless Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
7Mbps/384Kbps
Alright, I'll install WIN7 then. Thanks
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate - Laptop / Stationary PC
CPU
Amd 64 Turion 2x 2.0~ / Amd 3400+ 2.4~
Memory
2048mb / 1024mb
Graphics Card(s)
128mb intergrated / 256 dedicated
Screen Resolution
1200x800 /
Internet Speed
100/10 optic fibre
you should consider upgrading your ram to at least 2GB I suggest.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP a6720f
OS
7 Ultimate x64 RTM 7600.16385
CPU
AMD Phenom 9550 @ 2.20ghz
Motherboard
Asus M2N78-LA
Memory
4x2GB DDR2 Patriot Viper 800mhz
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 9400 GT 512MB
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek Hi-Definition ALC 888S chipset
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2370HD 23" 1080P HDTV
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Western Digital 640GB; Samsung 1 TB; WD 500GB; Seagate Portable 250gb;
Keyboard
Logitech LX310 Wireless Internet Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech LX310 Wireless Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
7Mbps/384Kbps
Martin said:
you should consider upgrading your ram to at least 2GB I suggest.
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Yeah I was amazing at how much that helped, it only cost me 33 for 1666 (oc)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7, Linux
CPU
AMD Phemon II x2 3@3750
Motherboard
ASRock M3A770DE
Memory
1G Crucial 1666
Graphics Card(s)
8800GT OC (custom OC)
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Live! (never changes!)
Monitor(s) Displays
Vivitron 22"
Screen Resolution
1600x1200
Hard Drives
Western Digital 120G/160G SATA
Maxtor 80G IDE
PSU
450w
Case
Unknown
Cooling
Custom Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech M-BZ15A Laser
Internet Speed
Cable 10mbit
Go with 7. It'll even run on 1GB (unlike Vista), and it's better than XP for the same performance. If you get 2GB (a good idea anyway), it'll run even better.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
I've installed it and you guys were right. It runs super smooth. I should have realized it would work since my pc has a dedicated graphics unit and my laptop has an intergrated, and it works on my laptop.

I'll probably either end up changing out ram and gpu and stuff like that on this pc soon, but for now things are working great. Lag free, all effects run smooth like aero etc.

Thanks
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate - Laptop / Stationary PC
CPU
Amd 64 Turion 2x 2.0~ / Amd 3400+ 2.4~
Memory
2048mb / 1024mb
Graphics Card(s)
128mb intergrated / 256 dedicated
Screen Resolution
1200x800 /
Internet Speed
100/10 optic fibre
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