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Windows 8 Compatibility List

Windows 8 is a few months away from release, but the Release Preview has been out and there have been a lot of compatibility issues with it since the release, especially with the NX bit required. Everyone should post if their systems work with the Release Preview so people can easily see if theirs will work. First is a list of OEM machines. Afterwards is a list of individual processor (if a non-OEM machine).

OEM Models

Laptop or Desktop	Maker	Model	Processor	Windows 8 Compatible	Notes
Desktop	Dell	Dimension 2400	Intel Pentium 4 Northwood (2.8Ghz)	NO	No NX bit
Laptop	Dell	Inspiron N5050	Intel Core I3 2350M Sandy Bridge (2.3Ghz)	Yes	Must close laptop screen and open or use external display for video
Desktop	Compaq	Presario SR5110NX	AMD Athalon 64 3800+	YES	Needs a RAM upgrade to meet requirements (runs without upgrade)