Microsoft Window 7 Upgrade on a Dell Optiplex 755
There are some obvious things to consider when looking too upgrade an old computer system to run a new operating system such as Microsoft Windows 7. One of those questions should be, will the computer handle the upgrade with all of the existing components or do other upgrades need to happen as well? Windows 7 can be put on the Dell Optiplex or any other computer, but at what cost?
Windows 7 operating system uses higher graphics compared to Windows 98. The Dell Optiplex 755 graphic card is not suited to run the higher graphics. “The OP755 is indicative of many business desktops: low to moderate computational ability paired almost non-existant graphics,” according to TechTarget, 2000-2012. It will run them but the visualization will be quite skewed. Upgrading the graphic card would be advisable to get the best visual experience from Windows 7.
Another thing that you will need to do when upgrading to Windows 7 is update the computer BIOS for the motherboard. In doing so, you will not have to worry about unknown drivers on the computer. Upgrading the BIOS will allow the computer to function properly when you boot the computer up. PCI slots are seen as unknown devices on the computer without the upgraded BIOS. You will want to consider upgrading the processor and the ram on the computer. Windows 7 demands more from the computer to make it operate smoothly. Along with this you should install the total of 8 G of memory that the computer can hold. This will help with any performance issues. Installing a new processor and memory will speed up the system and allow Windows 7 to run at optimum performance.
Since you are going to upgrade the CPU, Memory, and the graphic card, your system is going to require more power since there is a 250 watt power supply installed in the computer. You would want to purchase something