I have a Compaq Presario 061
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) 2.66GHZ, 2.7GHZ
Memory: 504MB RAM
Page File: 337MB Used 892MB Remaining
Direct X 9
80 GB Ultra DMA Hard Drive
48x32x16x48 Max Speed
If I have to upgrade, what is the best upgrade that I can get and for how much? What software do I need to upgrade, I'm a novice user that just uses the computer for college and to network with friends and family. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
2007-04-15 11:24:08 · 14 answers · asked by montana16niner 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Windows Vista system requirements:
Home Basic Home Premium / Business / Ultimate
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
512 MB of system memory
20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
DVD-ROM drive
2007-04-15 11:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to download and install the Vista Upgrade Advisor...this will tell you what you need to be able to run Vista...
But right off the bat you don't have enough RAM memory 512 really isn't enough...Vista even ran (I put XP Pro back) slow on my computer with 1GB of RAM...You really NEED 2GBs of RAM for all the "eye candy" that Vista has to offer and a third party Vidcard like ATi or Nvidia installed as well.
2007-04-15 11:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by MUff1N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 14:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people have speculated that windows vista will be using about 2GB - 4GB to hit the "sweet spot" for performance.
Also you did not list your video card!
Windows vista puts great use of high end video cards.
Quite honestly unless you have a great reason to upgrade to vista, you're better off sticking to windows XP for a while longer!
Good luck on your upgrade
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2007-04-15 11:30:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to add confirmation to what others have said, I am in the process of purchasing a new Computer for gaming and am reading a lot of news/reviews/opinions on this.
Microsoft suggests 512 MB of ram just for Vista, and 1GB if you use Home Professional (the cool AeroGlass Interface).
However, for smooth performance you should have 2GB of RAM on your computer.
You have an old computer like mine is, we're pretty much in the same boat. I only have 256MB of RAM though. :)
2007-04-15 11:43:37 · answer #5 · answered by lorddonk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You computer will run noticeably slower with Vista. I would not upgrade your system to Vista. Run XP for another two years and then buy a new one with Vista installed on it.
You should have 1GB RAM (minimum)
A 2.66 GHz single core processor is slow for Vista but it should run.
To avoid big surprises run Vista upgrade Advisor.
It will test your hardware and software.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx
http://www.pcpitstop.com/vistaready/default.asp
Also read: Upgrade Paths from Previous Versions
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradepaths.mspx
Upgrade, Vista Home Premium, Students Version: $69
https://usm.channelonline.com/rtech/storesite/Products/Overview/?id=M003552199&fr=AFUNtQXAV5DJSTHyHoRdooiOmLbxqI-YexIDVLn-VWWb2z7s93jy_ZQAAAAAAAAAAA&gl=us&hl=en
http://www.campustech.com/c/campust/MSCD23142WIAE.htm?mv_pc=froogle&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=Windows_Vista_Home_Premium_Upgrade_&fr=AHdWIlrNhy9nFC0a7TDK7_XvuDbMwHCIpC1el1piQ6m6AAAAAAAAAAA&gl=us&hl=en
How to Install a Vista Upgrade on a Blank Hard Drive
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/pcs/how-to-install-a-vista-upgrade-on-a-blank-hard-drive-232770.php
How to Clean Install Windows Vista with Upgrade Media
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_upgrade_clean.asp
2007-04-15 12:43:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT UPGRADE TO VISTA!!!!!!!! Stick with XP. Unless you know anything about Linux, XP Office is the best OS you can get today. If you do a little research, you'll find that microsoft EXPECTED vista to fail.
2007-04-15 11:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for the most part yes you just need to upgrade your memory to 1gb sdram or ddr
also upgrade your cd drive to a dvd rom drive
try www.newegg.com to find the parts at low cost
2007-04-15 11:29:27 · answer #8 · answered by googoman_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Vista recommended system requirements
2007-04-15 11:29:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good match
Get a machine with a duo core processor and at least 1Gb of memory, however I'd recommend 2Gb.
Better idea, stick with XP for awhile.
2007-04-15 11:29:07 · answer #10 · answered by I Like Stories 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋