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Is your PC strong enough to run Windows 10? Here’s how to find out

Discussion in 'Windows 10 Information and Alerts' started by allheart55 (Cindy E), Mar 7, 2015.

  1. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    Windows 10
    Computer Brand or Motherboard:
    ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD
    CPU:
    AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-Thuban 3.2GHz
    Memory:
    Crucial-DDR3 SDRAM 1333-8GB
    Hard Drive:
    WD Caviar Black SE HDD 640 GB - WD Caviar Black SE HDD 500 GB
    Graphics Card:
    Sapphire Radeon HD-7870 2GB
    Power Supply:
    CORSAIR CMPSU-750W
    windows-10.jpg

    Based on everything that Microsoft has shown us so far, Windows 10 looks like a dream come true for PC owners. The UI has been greatly improved, the additions are much more than bloatware, and we’re finally getting our Start menu back.

    But before you start sketching desktop orientations for your upgraded PC, it’s worth finding out if you’ll actually be able to make the upgrade when the new OS launches later this year.


    In order to help you do that, ZDNet has put together a handy guide that will tell you exactly what you need to make the switch.

    As ZDNet notes, Microsoft’s system requirements page for the Windows 10 technical preview boils it all down to a couple of sentences:

    “Basically, if your PC can run Windows 8.1 you’re good to go. If you’re not sure, don’t worry–Windows will check your system to make sure it can install the preview.”

    Of course, that’s not the whole story, but it’s true for a vast majority of Windows 8 users. Everyone else just needs to download and run the upgrade assistant. It’ll let you know exactly what you’re lacking, or if your Windows 7 (or below) computer is up to snuff.

    For a more detailed walkthrough, be sure to check out ZDNet’s guide.

    This article was originally published on BGR.com

     
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  2. bob12a

    bob12a Senior Member

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    3.00 gigahertz Intel Pentium D 16 kilobyte primary memory cache 1024 kilobyte secondary memory cache
    Memory:
    3072 Megabytes Installed Memory Slot 'A0' has 512 MB Slot 'A1' has 512 MB Slot 'A2' has 512 MB Sl
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    NVIDIA GeForce 6700 XL [Display adapter] Samsung SyncMaster [Monitor] (22.0"vis, s/n HS2P405617, A
    Thanks for the information Cindy.
     
  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    CPU:
    AMD Phenom II X6 1090T-Thuban 3.2GHz
    Memory:
    Crucial-DDR3 SDRAM 1333-8GB
    Hard Drive:
    WD Caviar Black SE HDD 640 GB - WD Caviar Black SE HDD 500 GB
    Graphics Card:
    Sapphire Radeon HD-7870 2GB
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    CORSAIR CMPSU-750W
    You're welcome, Bob. :D
     
  4. linkzhang24

    linkzhang24 Spammer

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    I'm using Win8 32bit.:(
     
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  5. Cats-4_Owners-2

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    Hi @linkzhang24. Unless you're aware of something I missed, it might be too soon for a sad face. I'd upgraded from 8 to 8.1

    From the link: System requirements

    Basically, if your PC can run Windows 8.1, you’re good to go. If you're not sure, don't worry—Windows will check your system to make sure it can install the preview.

    Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster

    RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)

    Free hard disk space: 16 GB

    Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver

    A Microsoft account and Internet access

    (Read more: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-faq-system-requirements-pc)
     
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  6. Plastic Nev

    Plastic Nev SUPER MODERATOR IN MEMORY

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    I am still running Windows 7 and my computer is a basic Packard Bell imedia, however it can run Windows 10 as and when it is finally released, so don't worry, yours may well do so as well.

    Nev.
     
  7. linkzhang24

    linkzhang24 Spammer

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