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jonathanvaldez

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November 13th, 2010 07:00

help

i have a dell e520 and im wondering what the benefits are by changing from xp to windows 7

bestis1980

159 Posts

November 13th, 2010 11:00

I think the specifications of your system is like it :Processor speed2660 MHz and RAM 512 MB. If its true, installing windows 7 on it, will decreased the speed of your system a lot. Windows 7 needs at least 1GB RAM.

jonathanvaldez

12 Posts

November 15th, 2010 15:00

Geekbench Score 1917 Version Geekbench 2.0.19 Platform Windows x86 (32-bit) Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz Model Dell Inc. Dell DM061 Memory 3.00 GB 533 MHz Integer Score 2154 . Blowfish single-threaded scalar 1514 66.5 MB/sec . Blowfish multi-threaded scalar 3233 132.5 MB/sec . Text Compress single-threaded scalar 1308 4.19 MB/sec . Text Compress multi-threaded scalar 2492 8.18 MB/sec . Text Decompress single-threaded scalar 1429 5.87 MB/sec . Text Decompress multi-threaded scalar 2889 11.5 MB/sec . Image Compress single-threaded scalar 1212 10.0 Mpixels/sec . Image Compress multi-threaded scalar 2341 19.7 Mpixels/sec . Image Decompress single-threaded scalar 1408 23.6 Mpixels/sec . Image Decompress multi-threaded scalar 2838 46.3 Mpixels/sec . Crafty Chess single-threaded scalar 1458 737.2 Knodes/sec . Crafty Chess multi-threaded scalar 1524 739.5 Knodes/sec . Lua single-threaded scalar 2211 851.3 Knodes/sec . Lua multi-threaded scalar 4309 1.66 Mnodes/sec . Floating Point Score 1708 . Mandelbrot single-threaded scalar 967 643.8 Mflops . Mandelbrot multi-threaded scalar 1938 1.27 Gflops . Dot Product single-threaded scalar 401 193.9 Mflops . Dot Product multi-threaded scalar 838 382.3 Mflops . Dot Product single-threaded vector 1026 1.23 Gflops . Dot Product multi-threaded vector 2386 2.48 Gflops . LU Decomposition single-threaded scalar 1416 1.26 Gflops . LU Decomposition multi-threaded scalar 2820 2.47 Gflops . Primality Test single-threaded scalar 2047 305.7 Mflops . Primality Test multi-threaded scalar 3176 589.4 Mflops . Sharpen Image single-threaded scalar 476 1.11 Mpixels/sec . Sharpen Image multi-threaded scalar 943 2.17 Mpixels/sec . Blur Image single-threaded scalar 1849 1.46 Mpixels/sec . Blur Image multi-threaded scalar 3642 2.86 Mpixels/sec . Memory Score 1779 . Read Sequential single-threaded scalar 2633 3.22 GB/sec . Write Sequential single-threaded scalar 3170 2.17 GB/sec . Stdlib Allocate single-threaded scalar 598 2.23 Mallocs/sec . Stdlib Write single-threaded scalar 1052 2.18 GB/sec . Stdlib Copy single-threaded scalar 1446 1.49 GB/sec . Stream Score 2099 . Stream Copy single-threaded scalar 1993 2.73 GB/sec . Stream Copy single-threaded vector 2269 2.94 GB/sec . Stream Scale single-threaded scalar 1953 2.53 GB/sec . Stream Scale single-threaded vector 2186 2.95 GB/sec . Stream Add single-threaded scalar 2070 3.13 GB/sec . Stream Add single-threaded vector 2331 3.24 GB/sec . Stream Triad single-threaded scalar 2257 3.12 GB/sec . Stream Triad single-threaded vector 1734 3.25 GB/sec . System Information Platform Windows x86 (32-bit) Compiler Visual C++ 2008 Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional Model Dell Inc. Dell DM061 Motherboard Dell Inc. 0WG864 Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz Processor ID GenuineIntel Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 7 Logical Processors 2 Physical Processors 1 Processor Frequency 2.79 GHz L1 Instruction Cache 16.0 KB L1 Data Cache 16.0 KB L2 Cache 2.00 MB L3 Cache 0.00 B Bus Frequency 800 MHz Memory 3.00 GB Memory Type 533 MHz SIMD 1 BIOS Dell Inc. 2.1.2 Processor Model Intel Pentium D 820

jonathanvaldez

12 Posts

November 15th, 2010 15:00

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Report

Computer Name:
Operating System: Windows XP Media Center Edition
CPU: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.80GHz
Memory: 3.0 GB
Information about upgrading to 32-bit Windows 7
System
Details
Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of 32-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin.
Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers.
More info from Dell Inc.
Dell Inc. has a website that might give you more information about getting Windows 7 running on your PC.
Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows Aero user interface.
CPU speed: 2.8 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
3.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 1 GB minimum requirement.
50.2 GB free space available on C:
Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement of 16 GB free space for 32-bit Windows 7.
Devices
Status
Details
256MB ATI Radeon X1300PRO
ATI Technologies Inc.
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
256MB ATI Radeon X1300PRO Secondary
ATI Technologies Inc.
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
Conexant
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel(R) 82562V 10/100 Network Connection
Intel
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
KODAK ESP 9 AiO
Eastman Kodak Company
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
SigmaTel
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
USB Mass Storage Device
Compatible USB storage device
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs
Status
Details
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
Adobe Reader 7.0.8
version 7.0.8
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
ATI Catalyst Control Center
version 1.2.2370.37610
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Dell CinePlayer
version 3.0
Dell
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Digital Line Detect
version 1.10
BVRP Software, Inc
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Messenger
version 4.7.0.3001
Microsoft Corporation
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
NetWaiting
version 2.5.12
BVRP Software, Inc
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Roxio MyDVD LE
version 6.1.6
Roxio
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Microsoft Works
version 08.05.0818
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible with Windows 7
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
NVIDIA PhysX
version 9.09.0203
NVIDIA Corporation
Compatible with Windows 7
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible with Windows 7
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5
version 11.5.7.609
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
DAEMON Tools Lite
version 4.35.6.91
DT Soft Ltd
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.56336
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Roxio DLA
version 5.2.0
Roxio
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows Internet Explorer 8
version 20090308.140743
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Information about upgrading to 64-bit Windows 7
System
Details
Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of 64-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin.
Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers.
More info from Dell Inc.
Dell Inc. has a website that might give you more information about getting Windows 7 running on your PC.
Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows Aero user interface.
CPU speed: 2.8 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
3.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 2 GB minimum requirement.
50.2 GB free space available on C:
Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement of 20 GB free space for 64-bit Windows 7.
Devices
Status
Details
256MB ATI Radeon X1300PRO
ATI Technologies Inc.
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
256MB ATI Radeon X1300PRO Secondary
ATI Technologies Inc.
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Conexant D850 56K V.9x DFVc Modem
Conexant
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Intel(R) 82562V 10/100 Network Connection
Intel
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
KODAK ESP 9 AiO
Eastman Kodak Company
Check Windows Update
Check Windows Update after installing Windows 7 to make sure you have the latest driver for this device, otherwise it may not work.
SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
SigmaTel
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
USB Mass Storage Device
Compatible USB storage device
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
Programs
Status
Details
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
Adobe Reader 7.0.8
version 7.0.8
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
ATI Catalyst Control Center
version 1.2.2370.37610
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Dell CinePlayer
version 3.0
Dell
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Digital Line Detect
version 1.10
BVRP Software, Inc
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Messenger
version 4.7.0.3001
Microsoft Corporation
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
NetWaiting
version 2.5.12
BVRP Software, Inc
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Roxio MyDVD LE
version 6.1.6
Roxio
Known issues
You may experience issues running this program on Windows 7.
Microsoft Works
version 08.05.0818
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible with Windows 7
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
NVIDIA PhysX
version 9.09.0203
NVIDIA Corporation
Compatible with Windows 7
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible with Windows 7
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo.
Adobe Shockwave Player 11.5
version 11.5.7.609
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
DAEMON Tools Lite
version 4.35.6.91
DT Soft Ltd
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.56336
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Roxio DLA
version 5.2.0
Roxio
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Windows Internet Explorer 8
version 20090308.140743
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.

fireberd

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33.3K Posts

November 16th, 2010 05:00

I didn't go through all the unnecessary info.  Dell supports both Vista 32 bit and Vista 64 bit so you should be OK with the Vista drivers for Win7.  Win 7 is basically "Vista improved".  XP support has come to an end.  They will still issue some security updates but that's all.   Win 7 will keep you current with new software, however, if you are not planning on any new software it would seem optional if you want Win 7.  Keep in mind some older software MAY not run in Win 7, even in a compatibility mode.  Also, you will lose Outlook Express, if you use this, for e-mail   Windows 7 does not come with an e-mail program but you can download the free Windows Live Mail program from Microsoft (Outlook Express is history).

I have an E510, which is from the same era as your PC.  It has Vista 32 bit, but I won't invest any addtional $$ into Operating Systems or even hardware as the hardware is "old technology".  One of the issues upgrading older systems to new Operating Systems is that the new OS is designed for the current technology hardware.   

bestis1980

159 Posts

November 16th, 2010 11:00

The main problem for installing windows 7 is RAM. If your RAM us 3 GB, you can install windows 7 because your CPU can handle it without any problem. I have seen many system with slower harware than yours, with windows 7 and their windows works fine.

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