What would it take to make "display compatible" for Windows 10 with Acer x1420G and S202HL?

Hello, I have an Acer X1420G PC and S202HL monitor. To upgrade from Windows 7 SP1, MS says Memory, RAM and Processor Speed are all adequate but "display not compatible". (- Looking up specs, it says it needs at least DirectX9 and WDDM 1.0 drivers) Can a new graphics card be installed to rectify this and then would I need a new monitor also?? etc. Just want to know if it actually could be done and what it takes if so to do that.. Money is no object, ya right! Not that important, probably will keep it using 7. I really like this Acer and 7 is still okie dokie for another 5 years. What do you think? Thanks Acerites.

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-Justin

IDigMyAcer,

If you are using Windows 7 you should have at least DirectX 9, if not, make sure you have the latest version for free from Microsoft and try again.

It should not have any problems with your monitor resolution, you should be meeting the minimum resolution size.

billsey

IIRC that model uses the integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE display adapter and it's quite possible that NVIDIA isn't going to update drivers for it. You do have a PCIe x16 slot though, and that's plenty good enough for a video card that will be current spec.

No need for a different monitor unless you want bigger or higher resolution.

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