Advice on upgrade before installing WIndows 7

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   Before upgrading to Windows 7, I want to see if I should update any/all of my hardware. 

My current setup is as follows: 

OS Name:    Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium (64-Bit)
Motherboard:    Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H
Processor:    AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+, 2600 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
Memory:     PATRIOT 2GB KIT PDC22G6400LLK
Storage:        (2) SEAGATE Barracuda ST3250410AS 250gb 

I’m using the O/B graphics for my monitor (HDMI) which is an ASUS 23.6" VH242H but I made want to add a video card (or this may not be necessary?)

The most demanding processes I perform on my PC are playing video games such as Call of Duty 4 and watching movies. My main concern is updating for Windows 7 before installing (if needed). Does anyone have any suggestions? 

Edited by Zippo152 - 19/Oct/2009 at 1:42pm

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Zippo152 Members Profile Find Members Posts Junior Member Joined: 15/Apr/2008 Posts: 6	Quote Reply Topic: Advice on upgrade before installing WIndows 7 Posted: 19/Oct/2009 at 1:40pm
	Before upgrading to Windows 7, I want to see if I should update any/all of my hardware. My current setup is as follows: OS Name: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium (64-Bit) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+, 2600 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s) Memory: PATRIOT 2GB KIT PDC22G6400LLK Storage: (2) SEAGATE Barracuda ST3250410AS 250gb I’m using the O/B graphics for my monitor (HDMI) which is an ASUS 23.6" VH242H but I made want to add a video card (or this may not be necessary?) The most demanding processes I perform on my PC are playing video games such as Call of Duty 4 and watching movies. My main concern is updating for Windows 7 before installing (if needed). Does anyone have any suggestions? Edited by Zippo152 - 19/Oct/2009 at 1:42pm

amy66 Members Profile Find Members Posts Junior Member Joined: 01/Apr/2009 Posts: 12	Quote Reply Posted: 20/Oct/2009 at 5:06pm
	You should upgrade to 4GB DDR3 ram and go for a Quad Core processer.

MarthaT Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: 19/Feb/2009 Posts: 57	Quote Reply Posted: 27/Oct/2009 at 11:44am
	the extra ram might help, but don't think it is totally necessary