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Can this computer be upgraded to use win 8.1?
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OS Version: Microsoft Windows XP Professional,, 32 bit
Processor: AMD Athlon(TM) XP 1800+, x86 Family 6 Model 6 Stepping 2
Processor Count: 1
RAM: 1023 Mb
Graphics Card:
Hard Drives: C: Total - 15005 MB, Free - 12348 MB; D: Total - 39205 MB, Free - 5301 MB; E: Total - 39995 MB, Free - 7780 MB; F: Total - 40382 MB, Free - 24772 MB; G: Total - 39393 MB, Free - 7703 MB; H: Total - 38640 MB, Free - 7080 MB;
Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC., A7V333
Antivirus: None . I just don't want to throw it away. At least maybe use the case?
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Why do you have 6 partitions on a 250GB HDD? At least, I assume that's what it is? You may be able to run Win8.1 32 bit.
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There are two hard drives 100 or so GB each 3 partitions no each. It was recommended back when I built this to have the xp on the c: drive so if there was a problem everything would not fail together. Then partition for better performance.
There is also a fire wire card I was doing videos that were taken with a Sony camcorder. It took a while but it worked. Now I have a gopro hero3 and it can't handle the hd.
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Not enough ram..



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Octan wrote Not enough ram..



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That's not true. Win8.1 only requires 1GB RAM to run a 32 bit version of the OS.
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So, if I add more memory and get a faster cpu, if I find them , 8.1 should run ?
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That PC is not worth upgrading...
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Besides dumping it in the trash, what can I do with it? Would it be worth any thing as scrap?
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Nothing as scrap to be honest, but you can use the link below to find out the best CPU your motherboard supports and see if anyone is selling any models for cheap on ebay.

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