This is a discussion about Pro/Con of installing Operating system or Forcing an upgrade.

By redvamp128
in Hardware Hangout

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

redvamp128

Posted
Posted

Hey my fellow members I want some input.  

Based on these specs should I "Force" a Windows 11 update --note the Processor isn't on the supported list and unsure about GPU. (but there are ways to bypass that and that isn't what we are talking about today.) 

Or should I install Linux Mint on it? or Any other Distribution? 

 

pecs1.jpg.36812093d6d2e015b195b0172acd5264.jpg

Grand Master

redvamp128

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I should probably shed some light on things I do not do.  I am not a gamer on the PC or Laptop but will game on the Xbox One/S .... I do watch videos when traveling , but the main reason I will be trying to figure this out is because support will be ending in October unless Microsoft changes their plans.   

Grand Master

Arceles

Posted
Posted

Install linux on it. It is an AMD system and these are exceptionally well supported on linux. Use either Linux Mint or Endeavour OS but be ready for a paradigm shift about how you handle things in linux compared to windows.

  • Yonah, satukoro and Mindovermaster
  • Like 3
Grand Master

redvamp128

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)
  On 18/05/2025 at 04:47, Arceles said:

Install linux on it. It is an AMD system and these are exceptionally well supported on linux. Use either Linux Mint or Endeavour OS but be ready for a paradigm shift about how you handle things in linux compared to windows.

Expand  

That was my general thought as I have booted it Live to -- Mint Mate 22.1 usb and wifi even worked.   I just have been thinking long and hard as once I do this ... this will be the last computer I have still on Windows other than a Login on my Wife's computer that will not update as well to Windows 11.   Any thoughts on the Kernel it would use?  I know right now the E1-1200 I have is running off 6.8.0-60 which seems to run good on this chip, but would wonder if it would be higher? I will have to look into Endeavour.. thanks

Grand Master

Arceles

Posted
Posted
  On 18/05/2025 at 04:55, redvamp128 said:

That was my general thought as I have booted it Live to -- Mint Mate 22.1 usb and wifi even worked.   I just have been thinking long and hard as once I do this ... this will be the last computer I have still on Windows other than a Login on my Wife's computer that will not update as well to Windows 11.   Any thoughts on the Kernel it would use?  I know right now the E1-1200 I have is running off 6.8.0-60 which seems to run good on this chip, but would wonder if it would be higher?

Expand  

I used to have an AMD A6-3400MX running with the latest kernel no issues. The E1 should be no different.

  • redvamp128 and Yonah
  • Like 2
Grand Master

goretsky Supervisor

Posted
  • Supervisor
Posted (edited)

Hello,

If you are running Windows 10 on the computer and happy with that then perhaps you should consider purchasing Extended Security Updates to it for the next 1-3 years.  That should give you enough time to create and execute on a plan for upgrading to supported hardware.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky
 

Edited by goretsky
fixed a formatting issue
  • Yonah and Xenon
  • Like 2
Grand Master

redvamp128

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 18/05/2025 at 05:45, goretsky said:

Hello,

If you are running Windows 10 on the computer and happy with that then perhaps you should consider purchasing Extended Security Updates to it for the next 1-3 years.  That should give you enough time to create and execute on a plan for upgrading to supported hardware.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky
 

Expand  

That is interesting for 30$ a year per computer which may be the solution for my Wife's computer, however I am still considering the options due to the fact that it takes roughly 4-5 min to boot to a desktop .. then cant do anything til iCloud for windows starts which is 1 min then about 4-5 min for one-drive.   Thanks for the suggestion this is why I started this thread. 

 

Grand Master

redvamp128

Posted
  • Author
Posted
  On 19/05/2025 at 01:19, Warwagon said:

If you can upgrade the ram to 8GB and add a cheap SSD.

 

Expand  

If this were a desktop that may be easy but this is a

Lenovo ideapad 110-15ACL ...Laptop 

I would have to figure out how to safely open it and check to see the max memory.  

 

https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ma/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/100-series/110-15acl/solutions/pd104292

 

laptoppo_110_14_15acl.jpg.119d7fcb671cd9a50ba02a4548f85d1f.jpg

Grand Master

Mindovermaster Global Moderator

Posted
  • Global Moderator
Posted
  On 19/05/2025 at 02:08, redvamp128 said:

If this were a desktop that may be easy but this is a

Lenovo ideapad 110-15ACL ...Laptop 

I would have to figure out how to safely open it and check to see the max memory.  

 

https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ma/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/100-series/110-15acl/solutions/pd104292

 

laptoppo_110_14_15acl.jpg.119d7fcb671cd9a50ba02a4548f85d1f.jpg

Expand  

 

  • redvamp128 and Arceles
  • Like 2
Grand Master

goretsky Supervisor

Posted
  • Supervisor
Posted
  On 18/05/2025 at 05:51, redvamp128 said:

That is interesting for 30$ a year per computer which may be the solution for my Wife's computer, however I am still considering the options due to the fact that it takes roughly 4-5 min to boot to a desktop .. then cant do anything til iCloud for windows starts which is 1 min then about 4-5 min for one-drive.   Thanks for the suggestion this is why I started this thread. 

 

Expand  

Hello,

The machine has a HDD?  If so, replacing that with a SSD will result in notable performance improvements.  Also, as others in the thread have noted, upgrade the RAM.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky


 

Grand Master

Som

Posted
Posted (edited)
  On 19/05/2025 at 02:08, redvamp128 said:

If this were a desktop that may be easy but this is a

Lenovo ideapad 110-15ACL ...Laptop 

I would have to figure out how to safely open it and check to see the max memory.  

 

https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ma/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/100-series/110-15acl/solutions/pd104292

 

laptoppo_110_14_15acl.jpg.119d7fcb671cd9a50ba02a4548f85d1f.jpg

Expand  

The A series of AMD are budget processors. Numbers go from A1 to A9, A1 being the worst and a9 being the best. So your A6 is mid range of the budget range (if that makes sense). Also the CPU is 10 years old. I wouldn't put any money into it if I were you. Save up for something better. 

Also while support from Microsoft is ending in October that doesn't mean that windows 10 is obsolete. You'll get another few years out it if you want. 

  • goretsky and redvamp128
  • Like 2
Grand Master

Arceles

Posted
Posted
  On 20/05/2025 at 14:48, redvamp128 said:

i have decided to go a different way...  I shrank the windows 10 partition to where there is only 50gigs free.  Then installed Linux Mint Mate it runs like a champ.  

 

 

Expand  

Kind of the best of the two worlds, congrats.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Microsoft will finally stop shoving Edge down your throat, on one condition

      By Dutchie64 · Posted

      Never had any issues with the MS Store either. But ymmv and N=1 etc.
    • As Windows 10 support winds down, KDE welcomes "Windows 10 exiles" to Linux

      By Xenon · Posted

      I am sure the 17 people that actually do it will like it.
    • The Witcher 4 tech demo shows off the RPG in action on a base PS5 at 60FPS

      By RejZoR · Posted

      I've noticed stutters and hitching in this. Unreal has yet to convince me. So far, idTech 8 engine used in Doom The Dark Ages is by far the most beautiful and hyper optimized engine I've seen to date. Period. Its instantaneous load times and absolutely zero stutter gameplay is just next level.
    • As Windows 10 support winds down, KDE welcomes "Windows 10 exiles" to Linux

      By David Uzondu · Posted

      As Windows 10 support winds down, KDE welcomes "Windows 10 exiles" to Linux by David Uzondu Early last month, we reported on a Linux (KDE)-backed initiative called "End of 10," which aimed to show folks how to save their unsupported Windows 10 PCs by installing Linux. Now, as we speed towards October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10, KDE is still urging, or rather, inviting what it calls "Windows 10 exiles" to consider making the switch. KDE's message is pretty blunt: your Windows 10 computer is about to become "junk" and "officially obsolete" once Microsoft pulls the plug on support. The organization paints a grim picture of unpatched bugs leading to increased risks of being hacked, potentially compromising your data and identity. Beyond security, KDE suggests that new versions of applications will cease to run, and Microsoft will effectively block upgrades to newer Windows versions unless you purchase new hardware. KDE calls this "tech extortion" and points to the environmental impact of discarded PCs. The alternative presented is to "upgrade the smart way" by keeping existing hardware and installing Linux, specifically highlighting its Plasma desktop, which it claims can run well even on machines a decade old. To entice users, KDE details why Plasma could be a good fit. The environment aims for a familiar feel, with a launch menu and workspace akin to what Windows users are accustomed to, but also offers extensive customization to mimic Windows, macOS, or create something entirely unique. Being open source and developed by a nonprofit, Plasma is free. KDE also points to powerful features like multiple virtual desktops and the Dolphin file manager's built-in connectivity tools for servers and cloud services. Recognizing that switching operating systems is a significant step, KDE offers advice for the transition. It concedes Linux "does take some getting used to" and encourages new users to lean on the community for help. A key piece of advice is not to expect the exact same Windows programs but to look for Linux applications that perform similar functions, noting that essentials like Firefox and LibreOffice often come pre-installed. For additional software, KDE points to package managers like its Discover application, which acts as an app store. KDE also outlines what it believes users will not miss from Windows, such as viruses, ads injected into the operating system, spyware, forced updates, and mandatory account registrations. Interestingly, this "What will you miss" section, while focusing on shedding unwanted Windows behaviors, didn't mention the real things you'd also miss, like the full Adobe Creative Suite, specific Microsoft Office desktop applications, or popular titles like Call of Duty and Fortnite, which are often unsupported due to anti-cheat systems that don't work on Linux. If this all sounds good to you, the most straightforward way to get started is by downloading a Linux distribution (or "distro") that comes with KDE Plasma as its default desktop environment. A few good options include Kubuntu, Fedora KDE Spin, openSUSE, and KDE Neon. But as KDE notes, Plasma isn't your only option. Other desktop environments exist, like GNOME, Xfce, and Cinnamon.
    • The Witcher 4 tech demo shows off the RPG in action on a base PS5 at 60FPS

      By MulletMan69 · Posted

      Looks exactly as i expected minus horrific "pop in" you get from UE. The framerate of video was horrid or the game was full of blur hope that sorted or can be taken off on PC. The Vibrance also seems to be upped very high.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      Jim Dugan earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Week One Done
      Adam Todd earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Contributor
      Ed B went up a rank
      Contributor
    • One Month Later
      moporcho earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • One Month Later
      Parotel earned a badge
      One Month Later

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      212
    2. 2
      snowy owl
      156
    3. 3
      ATLien_0
      134
    4. 4
      Xenon
      119
    5. 5
      +FloatingFatMan
      113
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!