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October 27th, 2018 12:00
Studio XPS 1640
Hello,
So i have a 1640 that i really didn't use that much and in perfect shape. Bought it new in Dec of 2011. Windows 7 home prem service pack1, 8GB, Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53...
I already cleaned and replaced the thermal glue, put in a 500GB SSD, took out the dvd and replaced it with the orig 500GB HDD. All working and also installed a fresh version of windows 7.. Again working like a charm. BUT i really want to upgrade to windows 10.... I know i know im not suppose to because Dell says its not compatible. I already did upgrade another laptop a few years ago when it was pushed on me and I knew nothing about computers (Which i still don't) and there is no problems and its been a couple years.
So, any first-hand knowledge to give me before i wipe the SDD clean again and install windows 10? Pros and cons?
Thank you.
Mdssac
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October 27th, 2018 17:00
Great info.. WHY DIDNT I get a 1645 or 47.. Wish i knew then what i know now lol.. Like many others say its a shame because it is really a new laptop barely used.
Thank you..
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October 27th, 2018 12:00
Windows 10 should run - absent specific hardware such as media buttons, etc. which won't have drivers.
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October 27th, 2018 16:00
Thank you. One more question, why can't i upgrade the graphics, Better cpu, wireless card and so on? For instance, i know dell says the laptop won't work with faster ram but i can put in say 1600 instead of the 1130 9Or whatever) and it works fine? Cant, i do that with other components? If its cost appropriate of course..
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October 27th, 2018 16:00
The GPU is soldered to the mainboard - it's not upgradeable.
While you can install faster RAM, it won't run any faster than the maximum your CPU supports -- and the CPU is very limited in upgradeability. These were among the last Core 2 CPU systems sold before Intel released the Core i -- which requires a different mainboard (that's why the Studio XPS 1645 and 1647 were released, with the boards to support newer CPUs.
You can upgrade the wireless adapter - just make sure the antenna type (2- or 3-wire) matches.
Bear in mind the total value of this almost decade old system is about $50-75 -- carefully consider that before sinking money into upgrades.