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) |
Processors
| Maker | Processor |
Windows 8 Compatible? |
Notes |
| Intel | Pentium 4 Northwood(2.8Ghz |
NO | |
| Intel | Core i3 2350M SandyBridge(2.3Ghz) |
Yes | |
| AMD | Athalon 64 3800+ |
Yes |