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No, it cannot handle Windows 10.

No, it cannot handle Windows 10.

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Aeronie
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12-28-2017, 08:41 AM
#1
Hello. I need to install Windows 10 (64-bit) on my PC. I left Windows a few years ago because of its outdated appearance and now I’m ready to give it another chance. I’m curious if this will work with the current hardware. System details: Processor – Intel D945GCNL, Core 2 Duo E4600 @ 2.9 GHz (overclocked), Memory – two 2GB DDR2 modules at 800MHz, Graphics – built-in Intel GMA 950, PCIe – AMD Radeon RX 570. Updated May 20, 2019 by Vector0102.
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Aeronie
12-28-2017, 08:41 AM #1

Hello. I need to install Windows 10 (64-bit) on my PC. I left Windows a few years ago because of its outdated appearance and now I’m ready to give it another chance. I’m curious if this will work with the current hardware. System details: Processor – Intel D945GCNL, Core 2 Duo E4600 @ 2.9 GHz (overclocked), Memory – two 2GB DDR2 modules at 800MHz, Graphics – built-in Intel GMA 950, PCIe – AMD Radeon RX 570. Updated May 20, 2019 by Vector0102.

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tage_harry
Member
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12-28-2017, 01:54 PM
#2
Sure, an SSD would be a good choice. An old hard drive could run slower.
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tage_harry
12-28-2017, 01:54 PM #2

Sure, an SSD would be a good choice. An old hard drive could run slower.

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yTatsumi
Member
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12-28-2017, 02:40 PM
#3
consider upgrading to a newer CPU if you're planning to play games... the E4600 is quite outdated.
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yTatsumi
12-28-2017, 02:40 PM #3

consider upgrading to a newer CPU if you're planning to play games... the E4600 is quite outdated.

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Yarrick7481
Junior Member
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12-29-2017, 06:48 PM
#4
It will function. I just made a change to the E6600 system last weekend.
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Yarrick7481
12-29-2017, 06:48 PM #4

It will function. I just made a change to the E6600 system last weekend.

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BL19
Junior Member
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12-30-2017, 07:40 AM
#5
@porina In fact, there are reports suggesting E6600 could be effective. There seems to be some discussion about whether Intel's virtualization features are necessary. Specifically, I'm looking for confirmation that the 64-bit version is required. Updated May 20, 2019 by Vector0102
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BL19
12-30-2017, 07:40 AM #5

@porina In fact, there are reports suggesting E6600 could be effective. There seems to be some discussion about whether Intel's virtualization features are necessary. Specifically, I'm looking for confirmation that the 64-bit version is required. Updated May 20, 2019 by Vector0102

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PvtStoner
Senior Member
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12-30-2017, 08:49 AM
#6
There are certain CPU capabilities needed for Windows 10, though I’m not sure it was related to virtualization. I wasn’t able to install it on a Pentium M with a single core running at 1.5 GHz. It seems possible for the Core 2 era, even the older models, but I can’t confirm. You might try installing a Windows 10 USB drive and testing it on a spare disk if you have one.
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PvtStoner
12-30-2017, 08:49 AM #6

There are certain CPU capabilities needed for Windows 10, though I’m not sure it was related to virtualization. I wasn’t able to install it on a Pentium M with a single core running at 1.5 GHz. It seems possible for the Core 2 era, even the older models, but I can’t confirm. You might try installing a Windows 10 USB drive and testing it on a spare disk if you have one.

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xTripleMinerx
Posting Freak
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12-30-2017, 01:32 PM
#7
I believe it's Execute Disable Bit feature. My E4600 can do that.
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xTripleMinerx
12-30-2017, 01:32 PM #7

I believe it's Execute Disable Bit feature. My E4600 can do that.

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Hermitt
Member
149
12-31-2017, 01:39 AM
#8
It's functioning! However, locating the drivers for my integrated card proved challenging. The Windows 7 drivers seem to be working perfectly.
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Hermitt
12-31-2017, 01:39 AM #8

It's functioning! However, locating the drivers for my integrated card proved challenging. The Windows 7 drivers seem to be working perfectly.

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kolonelalex
Member
201
12-31-2017, 04:34 AM
#9
Max out the Ram for that puppy, JS.
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kolonelalex
12-31-2017, 04:34 AM #9

Max out the Ram for that puppy, JS.