XFX 8500GT will not support Aero?

[Binman]

Hey, I'm a new guy. With Windows 7 around the corner I decided to start house cleaning to get ready for the clean install(I'm the guy that's always late to the party). After running Windows upgrade Advisor, all the big things checked out except Windows Aero support. It says my graphic adapter won't support it but I have a XFX 256MB 8500GT card that supports Direct X 10..so what's the deal?

Also, so not to make two threads. Would it be even worth it to install 64 over 32 on my system after a 4GB ram upgrade?

 

[Lordbob75]

I do not believe that your card can handle Aero. Not enough memory probably.

Yes, the x64 is worth it.

~Lordbob

 

[Binman]

Aero needs a graphic's card of 512mb?

 

[Lordbob75]

Minimum Hardware Requirements for running Windows 7 Aero:
# 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
# 1 GB of RAM
# 128 MB graphics card

Aero also requires a DirectX 9 class graphics processor that supports a Windows Display Driver Model Driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, and 32 bits per pixel. You can also refer Windows 7 hardware requirements to know more.


Seems as if yours should be able to. You could install it and try.

~Lordbob

 

[Binman]

I'm aware of the requirements, it's the reason I'm so lost as to why I'm not getting the OK by Advisor. I don't want to just try as it would mean creating a dual boot in case it does not work and I have to use XP until I upgrade the card.

 

[Lordbob75]

You can always create a dual boot then delete it... No harm in trying.

~Lordbob

 

[aldrinsyah]

RAM minimum shall be 3 GB of RAM its work for me

 

[Binman]

So even at 3gb, 64bit is giving you good results?

Also, no one can figure out my problem?
I kinda leaning that it might be Advisor getting a false read on my graphic card for some reason.

 

[bobtran]

You should be ok with the Win7 install, you just won't have the AREO interface. It will default to "basic" style. You can upgrade your card anytime.

x64 definitely, Ram can be 2GB (minimum for x64) but 4gb is better.

Happy computing.

 

[Binman]

I guess I'll have to do a trial to see if it really will or won't support Aero and at worst buy a new card. But could the problem be that Advisor isn't seeing the total memory of the video card?

I'm on XP 32bit which only sees 3.2gb of Ram but I have a total for 3.25gb of Ram(2x 1gb + 2x 512 + 256mb from the graphic card), so could this be the problem?
That advisor isn't actually seeing the full 256mb of my video card?

 

[NitroNate]

it's probably either a bug in the advisor or it doesn't recognize your video card properly for some reason. i wouldn't worry about it. when i upgraded one of my many machines, it gave me some warning about a possible IDE driver conflict. it's a generic IDE driver, how can there be a conflict? anyway, i said f-it and did the upgrade anyway and everything worked just fine.

 

[J.R.]

I've got an XFX 8600GTS and Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor also says it does not support Aero. However, my card does.

Obviously, the Advisor is in error.

If you can select Aero themes, adjust transparency, use Alt-Tab accordingly, etc, etc, etc, then the Advisor is in error.

2nd question, only if you want/need 64bit. Personally, I don't need/want 64bit at this time. Perhaps in the future, I will go with 64bit with a newer computer.

 

[GarrettTV]

I guess I'll have to do a trial to see if it really will or won't support Aero and at worst buy a new card. But could the problem be that Advisor isn't seeing the total memory of the video card?

I'm on XP 32bit which only sees 3.2gb of Ram but I have a total for 3.25gb of Ram(2x 1gb + 2x 512 + 256mb from the graphic card), so could this be the problem?
That advisor isn't actually seeing the full 256mb of my video card?

Binman, you should be fine. I also have an 8500gt. When you run the win7 upgrade advisor, scroll down towards the bottom and expand the section labeled 'devices' by clicking the 'see all devices' link. Here, you ought to see that your nVidia 8500gt is supported and compatible with windows 7. There is, however, a new windows 7 compatible driver available from nVidia's website located here: Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers Select your card and either 32 or 64 bit, whichever you decide.

Also, you can find specifics regarding the win7 aero system requirements/parameters here: What is the Aero desktop experience? TOwards the bottom of the page you will see an option to expand all aero system req's.

Also, i say that ideally you would go with the 64-bit system, as you are going to see better performance (you can check system benchmarkings and performance testing all over the internet, at places such as cnet.com/windows7. but remember that you MUST ensure that your motherboard and processor are 64bit compatible. not sure about your computers specs, but if it's an older machine and you arent using 64-bit versions of software, then getting 64 bit OS will do little for you. just my 2 cents. good luck!