Winn00b4 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I was wondering if my old Vista 32-bit home PC can handle the upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit. I'm terrified the old mobo, CPU, and/or RAM won't work correctly. Here is what I used to build it: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D- EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Video Card CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply Western Digital WD Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 You should use this: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-assistant-advisor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winn00b4 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thank you shozilla. I tried that and it seemed a bit generic, confirming that I can run Windows 8. It didn't seem to address anything like the P45 chipset drivers or the BIOS version. I may be worried over nothing, but thought I'd try and confirm that with the community. Oh and I tried contacting Gigabyte, but no response, and they don't seem to have any documentation on their website regarding this board and Windows 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted October 13, 2013 Subscriber² Share Posted October 13, 2013 Windows 8.1 will run fine on your PC, don't worry. You'll have to get used to the different user interface though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 The assistant will tell you to see if Windows 8 can run on your system or not... All do you is run the assistant app and wait for the answer ... then if you have windows 8 already, click close. Then install 8 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-CzdY0NyH94Twecu-_BxhYV19GTug4gC3YretRhHHkqDJBwWGPjhB_yk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted October 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 13, 2013 You should be fine. You're ahead of where I am and I have no issues. Intel chipset drivers for discontinued boards can be found on downloadcenter.intel.com I believe these are the ones for the 4-series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm mobile so sorry. :/ https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-CzdY0NyH94Twecu-_BxhYV19GTug4gC3YretRhHHkqDJBwWGPjhB_yk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xendrome Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Windows 8.1 will run fine on your PC, don't worry. You'll have to get used to the different user interface though. The UI isn't any different then Windows 7, only the start menu. You are suggesting the whole UI is different, it takes no getting used to. So stop trying to spread FUD please. Dick Montage, mrp04 and johnporter29 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted October 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm mobile so sorry. :/ https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS-CzdY0NyH94Twecu-_BxhYV19GTug4gC3YretRhHHkqDJBwWGPjhB_yk Still doesn't relate to the thread topic... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winn00b4 Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks guys, it sounds like I should just grit my teeth, backup my files, and upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted October 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 13, 2013 Ya, I have an E7300 C2D and 3-series board and Win 8 works just fine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee G. Veteran Posted October 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 13, 2013 If it can run Windows Vista with no problems then it'll run Windows 8.1 fine. An E8400 is more than powerful enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metallithrax Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Simple answer is "Yes". I am using: AMD Athlon64 3500 Asrock 939Dual SATA2 Corsair Value Select 1GB (1x1GB) DDR PC-3200C3 400MHz Single Channel Memory Module GeForce 9800GT That's right, 1GB RAM. Works fine, but obviously would benefit from more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I know grey wolf, and I apologize. I had a big paragraph all typed out, but iOS wouldn't let me post for some strange reason. I'm sorry. I'll be home soon with a proper keyboard. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 To answer the thread: you should have zero problems. Almost guaranteed. But not Microsoft, so I cannot be a hundred percent sure. Fixed it, grey wolf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Wan Kenobi Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Grr...I'm not Microsoft. Dammit where's my keyboard..... LimeMaster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary2MBz Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I would just get an SSD to top off that system but as is, you have another vote for a YES. My laptop is a Core 2 Duo P8600 which was Vista and now it runs 8 perfectly fine. For the SSD, I'd recommend a Samsung 840. :) +Warwagon 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Grr...I'm not Microsoft. Dammit where's my keyboard..... lol take your time with keyboard... seems that you were rushed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted October 13, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 13, 2013 I would say an SSD is probably optional. I'm nowhere near cutting edge and Windows 8 takes about 15 seconds to boot for me. Nogib 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winn00b4 Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Did a clean install, smoothest windows install I've ever done. No driver issues or incompatibilities. Microsoft did something right this time for sure. Huge improvement over Vista! Thanks again! Brandon H 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Did a clean install, smoothest windows install I've ever done. No driver issues or incompatibilities. Microsoft did something right this time for sure. Huge improvement over Vista! Thanks again! Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 8 is like coming out of a barely lit cave to a large vast grassy field with a blue sky! Your PC should undoubtedly run Windows 8.1! Enjoy Windows 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Edit : Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cork1958 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 If it can run Windows Vista with no problems then it'll run Windows 8.1 fine. An E8400 is more than powerful enough. All I had to read was the this topic and I knew the answer! If it can run that POS Vista, it will DEFINITELY run Windows 8/8.1 and probably better/faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Windows 8 system requirements If you want to run Windows 8 on your PC, here's what it takes: Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 (more info) RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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