Win 7 run ok on this Spec?

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My mum wants to upgrade to windows but she doesn't want to buy a new pc. Will Win 7 32bit run ok on :-


P4 3.2ghz
1GB 333mhz DDR Ram
ATI 9600 AGP
250GB IDE Disk

The PC is an old Fujitsu Siemens. Will win 7 automatical install chipset & Lan drivers if needed as I doubt there are dedicated win 7 drivers?

Thanks.
 
Yes But if possible I would get another 1GB of Ram. Should work excellently. I am running on a 3.2 Pent 4 but with 2GB of Ram - but then I am running on an asus netbook N450 with again 2GB of ram but the Asus was sold with just 1GB of ram.
As for the drivers Windows 7 is the best yet for having the drivers and indeed of downloading them after the initial installation
It will be a good move !
 
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Should be fine, will run it better than Vista. An extra 1GB of RAM would help performance.
Windows 7 has drivers for all common hardware - run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor on the existing OS to check.
 
Ok so I need an extra GB of ram. Should I just buy two of these :-

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-062-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=65

Will it run ok in my mums pc?

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Manufacturer : FUJITSU SIEMENS
Model : D1625
ID : 00000000-00000000-30000000-E62C5005

System Chassis
Manufacturer : FUJITSU SIEMENS
Type : Mini Tower
Can be locked : Yes
Boot-up State : Safe
Power State : Safe
Thermal State : Safe
Security State : External Interface Locked-out

Mainboard
Manufacturer : FUJITSU SIEMENS
MP Support : No
Model : D1625
Version : S26361-D1625
Serial Number : 12642862

On-board Devices
SMsC SuperI/O : Other (Disabled)
AD1985 : Sound Adapter (Disabled)
Intel 82562EZ : Ethernet Adapter (Disabled)
Intel 865PE : Video Adapter (Disabled)
Agere Firewire FW322 : Other (Disabled)

System Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 4
Maximum Installable Memory : 4GB
Channel A - Slot-1 : DIMM Synchronous DDR-SDRAM 512MB/64 @ 333Mt/s
Channel A - Slot-3 : Empty
Channel B - Slot-2 : DIMM Synchronous DDR-SDRAM 512MB/64 @ 333Mt/s
Channel B - Slot-4 : Empty

Chipset 1
Model : Fujitsu Siemens Computers 82865G/PE/P, 82848P DRAM Controller / Host-Hub Interface
Bus(es) : X-Bus AGP PCI IMB USB FireWire/1394 i2c/SMBus
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz data rate)
Maximum FSB Speed / Max Memory Speed : 4x 200MHz / 2x 200MHz
Width : 64-bit
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : Yes
IO Queue Depth : 12 request(s)

Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-3-3-7 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) CR1
Bank 1 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM 2.5-3-3-7 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS) CR1
Channels : 2
Speed : 2x 166MHz (332MHz data rate)
Multiplier : 5/6x
Width : 64-bit
Memory Controller in Processor : No
Performance Acceleration Technology : No
Refresh Rate : 7.80µs
Power Save Mode : No
Fixed Hole Present : No

Memory Module 1
Manufacturer : Siemens
Model : 64D64320GU6B
Serial Number : 0807A932
Type : 512MB DDR-SDRAM
Technology : 16x(32Mx8)
Speed : PC2700U
Standard Timings : 2.5-3-3-7 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
Date of Manufacture : 14 April 2004
Set Timing @ 167MHz : 2.5-3-3-7 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
Set Timing @ 133MHz : 2.0-2-2-6 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)

Memory Module 2
Manufacturer : Siemens
Model : 64D64320GU6B
Serial Number : 0807A82B
Type : 512MB DDR-SDRAM
Technology : 16x(32Mx8)
Speed : PC2700U
Standard Timings : 2.5-3-3-7 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
Date of Manufacture : 14 April 2004
Set Timing @ 167MHz : 2.5-3-3-7 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
Set Timing @ 133MHz : 2.0-2-2-6 (tCL-tRCD-tRP-tRAS)
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That will give 3gb in total but will it be compatible with the current 1gb installed?
 
We use that Corsair stuff in our IBM machines at work with the same chipset and it's solid as a rock. Speed difference shouldn't matter as it will be in a different bank, it may well clock it down to 333MHz.
 
Without taking it to a discussion about RAM usage - which has been done to death - my advice would be to just try it with 1GB. It will run ok and save you £70 if you're happy with it.
 
theheyes said:
Without taking it to a discussion about RAM usage - which has been done to death - my advice would be to just try it with 1GB. It will run ok and save you £70 if you're happy with it.
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Yeah, 1GB should be fine for basic use - ie word Processing, email, a bit of light web surfing.

My Dad was using my ancient 2001 vintage P4 2.6 with a 1GB for a few weeks after his PC broke. He said it was fine for everything he used it for (see above), but was a bit slow when he started playing with his digital photos or fired up the scanner.
 
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I have Windows 7 running on 1GB RAM at home on a 3700+ and that runs fine. A client also has a machine running 7 with just 1GB RAM, and again, runs just fine.
 
Phyre said:
I run Windows 7 on my lil netbook. I think yours should cope.
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do you run it with 1GB ? , I'am asking as I have swapped out my 1GB memory and replace it myself 2 screws , 2 clips and straight out , 2gb straight in no problem.
 
billysielu said:
There'll be another thread in 6 months to spec a new machine.
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Of course there will. She might as well buy go i7, 8gb of RAM and an ATI 5970 now. Would sure make her typing experience more fluid.

I don't know about your mother OP, but mine isn't bothered so long as the waits aren't horrific. It'll be fine.

7 runs as well or better than XP on low end hardware in my experience.
 
billysielu said:
There'll be another thread in 6 months to spec a new machine.
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Oh shush. The OP's mother's PC is slightly higher spec than my brother's running W7 64 and he has had no problems with performance when browsing the web and playing media. Stop talking crap.
 
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