Upgrading from windows xp to windows 8

[khalid55]

I want to know what i need to change in terms of hardware and software to make my pc compatible with windows 8. I really need help. This is not for gaming, but more for work so i want to try to spend not too much money.

Thanks

 

[ronintexas]

What are your system specifications?

 

[khalid55]

What are your system specifications?

Im sorry man i really don't even know what to write, what specifically do you need to know?

 

[ronintexas]

CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, GPU (if you have one)

 

[IamTimTech]

I am going to go out on a limb and guess that your system is rather old and will not readily support Win 8.1, in this case here is a low budget machine that would be able to run a 32bit version of Win 8.1

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TimTech/saved/8mJTwP

 

[khalid55]

CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, GPU (if you have one)

CPU- AMD Athlon(tm) XP 3000+, processor is 2.10 GHz
RAM- 1024 MBytes
Hard Drive- 111 GB
GPU- ASUSTek Computer Inc., VIA/S3G UniChrome IGP 64 MBytes

 

[ronintexas]

I would definitely suggest building a new computer....almost everything on there is going to run painfully slow....you can build a machine for $400-$500

 

[khalid55]

I would definitely suggest building a new computer....almost everything on there is going to run painfully slow....you can build a machine for $400-$500

would be able to recommend a setup within that price range.

 

[IamTimTech]

I just recommended this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TimTech/saved/8mJTwP

If you are looking for an entire system at a higher pricepoint let me recommend this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TimTech/saved/YBHJ7P

 

[khalid55]

I just recommended this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TimTech/saved/8mJTwP

If you are looking for an entire system at a higher pricepoint let me recommend this:

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TimTech/saved/YBHJ7P

Thanks tim, would i not be able to use my case, Compaq Presasrio SR1135CL

 

[ronintexas]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/ronintexas/saved/mpnj4D

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($105.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.50 @ Amazon)
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $344.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-21 21:38 EST-0500

 

[ronintexas]

You might be able to reuse your case - but you need to update the power supply - it would be better to put it in a new case to give it more breathing room (you will only save about $35).

Your monitor, keyboard & mouse should be able to be re-used.

 

[khalid55]

You might be able to reuse your case - but you need to update the power supply - it would be better to put it in a new case to give it more breathing room (you will only save about $35).

Your monitor, keyboard & mouse should be able to be re-used.

Thank You so much man I'm gonna review the link from u and tim and ill pick one. In terns of tools what would u recommend, like do i have to solder anything?

 

[IamTimTech]

Nope, you will need a Phillips screw driver.

 

[khalid55]

Nope, you will need a Phillips screw driver.

Awesome thanks man

 

[jessica_jass]

Before you begin. To upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows Vista or Windows XP, you'll need to install it from a Windows 8.1 DVD and perform a clean installation.