Could I run Windows 10?

[SirWendall]

I put together some parts laying around and scavenged what I could. This is what I have:

CPU: Core 2 Quad 9300

Mobo: (Some OEM board :P) Acer G43-AT

GPU: EVGA 660ti 2GB SC

PSU: Rosewill 750w Capestone

Case: NZXT 210 Source

CPU cooler: CM Seidon 120v

 

So if I were to get an 120GB SSD could I load windows 10 onto the rig? I know there probably isn't any driver support for the components since it's win. 10 and not win. 7

Thanks!

 

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

How much memory do you have? If it's all within the requirements, it will install.

[Wolther]

Can't see why not ^^ 

Aslong as you have 1gb + of ram you should be good 

[Undertaker225]

Windows 10 32 bit OS requires 1 GB of RAM whereas Windows 10 64 bit requires 2 GB of RAM to install the OS. Recommended amount of RAM is greater.

[SirWendall]

2 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

How much memory do you have? If it's all within the requirements, it will install.

Woops

I managed to put 8GB in it. It's Transcend RAM running @ 800MHz

[Undertaker225]

Just now, Wolther said:

Can't see why not ^^ 

Aslong as you have 1gb + of ram you should be good 

1 GB is only for the 32 bit version. 2 GB if you want the 64 bit. It all is based on what you plan to install.

[Undertaker225]

1 minute ago, GamerMan said:

Woops

I managed to put 8GB in it. It's Transcend RAM running @ 800MHz

your specs check out then.

[lx_srs]

1 minute ago, GamerMan said:

Woops

I managed to put 8GB in it. It's Transcend RAM running @ 800MHz

yeah it'll run no problem.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

1 minute ago, GamerMan said:

Woops

I managed to put 8GB in it. It's Transcend RAM running @ 800MHz

It should install no problem. But, like you mentioned, drivers might be an issue. Particularly with your on-board stuff like networking and sound. The 660Ti has updated drivers for Windows 10 so that'll be no problem.

[Wolther]

4 minutes ago, Undertaker225 said:

1 GB is only for the 32 bit version. 2 GB if you want the 64 bit. It all is based on what you plan to install.

No, you can run 64 bit with 1 gb of ram; idk why microsoft put that as an requirement.. but it's wrong and misleading

[NTDaws]

Your computer should recognize networking and sound drivers fine, if they don't try using Windows 7 drivers for that board.

[SirWendall]

I was lucky cause I thought the cooler wouldn't fit

[demonix00]

23 hours ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

It should install no problem. But, like you mentioned, drivers might be an issue. Particularly with your on-board stuff like networking and sound. The 660Ti has updated drivers for Windows 10 so that'll be no problem.

Drivers might be a non issue considering the age of the motherboard as there might be drivers included in the OS, or there might still be compatible drivers from the individual component manufacturers.

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

6 hours ago, demonix00 said:

Drivers might be a non issue considering the age of the motherboard as there might be drivers included in the OS, or there might still be compatible drivers from the individual component manufacturers.

You never know because with OEM boards, it's fairly unlikely they would roll out driver updates for the next few releases of Windows. A machine with a Core 2 Quad most likely came with Windows Vista or at most Windows 7. For Acer to release Windows 10 drivers for a machine that old is unlikely. My IdeaPad came shipped with Windows 8 and even that does not have drivers updated for Windows 10. Not to mention drivers included in the OS are not guaranteed to even include the basics like an Ethernet driver or a proper display driver.

 

[demonix00]

15 hours ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

You never know because with OEM boards, it's fairly unlikely they would roll out driver updates for the next few releases of Windows. A machine with a Core 2 Quad most likely came with Windows Vista or at most Windows 7. For Acer to release Windows 10 drivers for a machine that old is unlikely. My IdeaPad came shipped with Windows 8 and even that does not have drivers updated for Windows 10. Not to mention drivers included in the OS are not guaranteed to even include the basics like an Ethernet driver or a proper display driver.

 

I was actually referring to the companies that create the chipsets like intel, realtek and the like who would most likely have compatible drivers even if acer or any OEM manufacturer doesn't bother with driver support for old systems (and in some cases, older windows drivers will still work with windows 10)