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system suggestions
About this tag
The system suggestions tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about building or upgrading a PC to run multiple Windows versions, including Windows XP, 7, 10, and 11. Topics include selecting compatible hardware such as Mini ITX or Micro ATX motherboards, Intel CPUs (e.g., Ivy Bridge or Haswell), Nvidia GPUs, and sufficient RAM (e.g., 32GB). Users seek advice on brands like EVGA and Asus, and aim for robust setups for emulation and legacy projects. The tag focuses on practical hardware recommendations for multi-boot configurations and backward compatibility.
Howdy!
I want to create a robust system to support Windows XP and later.
I want to start some old projects like emulation and other old stuff, so I will probably use XP, 7, and 11 on three different partitions.
I want to use a Mini ITX, if possible, or a Micro ATX motherboard.
As a CPU and...
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