replaced cpu i5-2520m wih i7-2640m ( I wish bios was 3rd gen cpu compatible). Installation of 2x1866/10 Mhz memory modulesģ. Bios advanced settings with higher memory clock frequency 1866 MHz support, and settings for higher dedicated memory for the intel hd 3000Ģ. The only upgrades I have done to improve the 2nd gen Intel HD 3000 were based on the following:ġ. I won't be helping to add to Microsoft's all-important operating system user numbers. Bug fixes, patches and other updates will also keep rolling out until the end of this decade, ensuring that Windows 7 will remain protected against malware and other threats. Yes, I get the constant nags which state these computers are ready to go - get Windows 10 for FREE! But if the OEMs and various manufacturers have abandoned all updates and drivers, why would I take the chance on Windows 10? The computers are working great with Windows 7 and the operating system will be supported to. My main problem is the slight of hand Microsoft is trying to pull. It's also a few years old but still fast.

The desktop is a HP e9280t also with a Core I7, 8MB ram, Samsung SSD (for boot drive), Nvidia GeForce GTX 750Ti 2GB GDDR5 graphics (excellent replacement for original AMD card and supported), Logitech backlit keyboard, great HD 22' monitor.etc. I know it's a few years old but it's still plenty fast and runs everything. The laptop is a Dell XPS 17 (702x) with a core I7, 8MB ram, intel HD3000 graphics (not supported by Intel), auxiliary Nvidia 555m graphics (at least this is supported by Nvidia), Samsung SSD (for boot drive), great HD 1920x1080 screen, backlit keyboard.etc. I tend to buy my computers for years of future use so I was very mad when I checked both my laptop and desktop at the OEM sites and found they would not be supported for Windows 10.

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