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    2yr old Compaq nx9600 - Want to run Vista w/ Aero...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Caviman2201, Apr 13, 2007.

  1. Caviman2201

    Caviman2201 Notebook Geek

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    ... so w/ the following specs, could I run Vista w/ Aero decently?

    Compaq nx9600
    Intel Pentium 4 561, 3.6GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB
    1GB DDR2 533 (2x512MB)
    ATi Mobility Radeon X300 64MB Dedicated VRAM
    Hitachi TravelStar 7K100, 100GB, ATA, 7200RPM
    17" 1440x900 Display
     
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  2. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I'm pretty sure it can run Vista, but I think you will need at least a 128MB Dedicated to run Aero. I could be wrong, so use the Vista Upgrade app to check your laptop. Just Google to find it.
     
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  3. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    Not really. I'm running it fine on a 64mb mobility 9000, so it depends more on the resolution that you're running the desktop and the power of the card. If a puny little gma950 can run it, then a dedicated card such as the x300 will definitely run it.
     
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  4. Caviman2201

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    the question is whether or not it can run it at 1440x900 default 17" widescreen resolution...
     
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  5. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    I'm gonna say yes, simply because a gma950 can easily run aero on a 1280*800 desktop. So a much more powerful card in the x300 will have no problem at a slightly higher resolution.
     
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  6. JadedRaverLA

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    You'll be fine with aero. I've installed Vista on the integrated ATI solution (based on the ATI x300) on systems with higher resolutions, such as 1600x1200 with no aero problems.

    1 GB RAM isn't ideal for Vista, but those specs should run pretty well -- about on par with XP... propable slightly slower if you have lots of apps open at once.
     
    JadedRaverLA, Apr 13, 2007
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