You can still play a game of 10 on your old Sony Vaio laptop.

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07-30-2016, 07:16 AM

Hello everyone, I’m facing a question about my old Sony Vaio laptop. It’s running an Intel dual-core processor from the Merom line, has 2GB of DDR2 RAM, and a 200GB HDD. It still works fine, but I’m thinking about converting it into a Media PC for streaming movies, music, and possibly YouTube. My concern is whether it can handle Windows 10 or if I should stick with Windows 7 or 8 instead. I’m already doing some maintenance—applying thermal paste and cleaning the HDD—to extend its life. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

badgergirl0315

07-30-2016, 07:16 AM #1

iHannah_
Junior Member

07-30-2016, 01:13 PM

Windows 7 reaches its peak for me. I’d also consider switching the HDD to an SSD.

iHannah_

07-30-2016, 01:13 PM #2

Windows 7 reaches its peak for me. I’d also consider switching the HDD to an SSD.

Cadariou
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07-30-2016, 02:06 PM

Cadariou

07-30-2016, 02:06 PM #3

Mojojojo0916
Member

07-30-2016, 04:19 PM

I've never used linux, but would it be a problem? its a pc used primarily for watching movies and videos. there would be nothing else in it. and I haven't even figured out whether or not the internet works (It doesnt have wifi, and I seem to have misplaced all my ethernet cables)

Mojojojo0916

07-30-2016, 04:19 PM #4

Absenced
Junior Member

07-31-2016, 12:08 AM

Currently searching for a solution, but I'll be using the HDD at this time.

Absenced

07-31-2016, 12:08 AM #5

Currently searching for a solution, but I'll be using the HDD at this time.

apost10
Junior Member

07-31-2016, 08:24 AM

I’d likely choose Linux, such as Ubuntu or Pop!_OS. For basic web use, the difference is minimal.

apost10

07-31-2016, 08:24 AM #6

I’d likely choose Linux, such as Ubuntu or Pop!_OS. For basic web use, the difference is minimal.

Marcel2440
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07-31-2016, 04:50 PM

This appears to be a media server setup. High security is crucial here. Using a strong firewall such as Comodo will help. You might still run Vista if the server meets its requirements.

Marcel2440

07-31-2016, 04:50 PM #7

This appears to be a media server setup. High security is crucial here. Using a strong firewall such as Comodo will help. You might still run Vista if the server meets its requirements.