I've been handed a nice Alienware DHS 2 from a few years ago - nice condition but it didn't have a HD until I just installed a new Seagate 250 Gb SATA.
Specs for this box are here:
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/alienware-dhs-2-media/4507-3118_7-31232902.html?tag=rnav
My question is, I have to install an OS for this machine and I'm considering Windows 7. I want to run Media Center, obviously, to record and playback TV. I'd like to play back many video files I have collected, also, so this box serves as a "video server" as well.
What, if any, problems will I run into installing Windows 7 (not the upgrade) on this machine?
The graphics card is an ATI Radeon X1050 PCIE 256 Mb - if there isn't a driver for Windows 7 will a Vista driver work?
Any comments or suggestions before I purchase a copy of Windows 7 for this box?
Thanks.
MOD EDIT: Please, no crossposting. - Zap
Specs for this box are here:
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/alienware-dhs-2-media/4507-3118_7-31232902.html?tag=rnav
My question is, I have to install an OS for this machine and I'm considering Windows 7. I want to run Media Center, obviously, to record and playback TV. I'd like to play back many video files I have collected, also, so this box serves as a "video server" as well.
What, if any, problems will I run into installing Windows 7 (not the upgrade) on this machine?
The graphics card is an ATI Radeon X1050 PCIE 256 Mb - if there isn't a driver for Windows 7 will a Vista driver work?
Any comments or suggestions before I purchase a copy of Windows 7 for this box?
Thanks.
MOD EDIT: Please, no crossposting. - Zap
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