can it be upgraded to windows 8.1, also how much ram is it possible to upgrade to?
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Hello:Yes, you do have the option to do so as the hardware resources can accommodate 8.1. Unfortunately, it is not something we can do for you, it would need to be done by yourself.ThanksJim
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8GB is max additional RAM that can be added after removing the stock 4GB. It has 2GB hardwired in, so true total capacity is 10GB, after 8GB upgrade. Both Win7 and Win 8.1 recognized all 10GBs on my machine. I also swapped mechanical HD for SSD. These two upgrades really bring out full potential of the machine.
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Sorry. I'm no longer using it and I don't remember if I had windows 8.1 on previous laptop.
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Windows 8, its upgradable through the Windows App Store to Windows 8.1 free of charge
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possible to add RAM, you can replace the hard drive with SSD and if really want to downgrade from win 8 to win 7 you can use this link: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/science_tech/making-windows-8-work-like-windows-7-vs-downgrading or search how to do it on internet (you need to follow some steps).
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I can't find anything specific regarding upgrading the memory, so my guess is that the memory can't be upgraded.
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It runs out of the box, no purchasing for any upgrades needed.Note - even if incoming upgrade coming (from windows 8 to windows 8.1), it should be free or you can just reject.
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If you buy a external RAM card or go here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/259184 you probably can. 8gb is the max for gaming anyways, so don't really seems you need more (at least if you are going to use this PC for gaming).
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No. It comes with Windows 8.0 installed. You can download the upgrade to 8.1 from the Windows store.
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Yes you can upgrade the memory. If I were to upgrade mine I would use Corsair CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9 or CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9. The Acer Aspire V5 471P has 2 slots and a max total memory of 8GB.
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I managed to install it by installing Windows 2008 Standard but I upgraded the RAM to 32GB and the drives as well to the Western Digital 1TB 10,000rpm drives. It works but is not fast.
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Yes ! Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit runs great. Max out the memory and add an SSD for better performance if you can
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RAM on this unit is soldered to the motherboard. No user upgrade possible. But you could upgrade the drive (SSD).
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Yes - if you purchased it with Window 8 - the upgrade to 8.1 is free. You'll see it in your Updates when it's available to upgrade.
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It'll run 8.1 just fine. My only recommendation is to wait for windows 10... :)
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You can add RAM as well as a SSD (given you have the proper drivers. However I would not reccomend downgrading to windows 7, as the computer was designed to run on windows 7 and the hardware/drivers may have compatibility issues with windows 7.
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I have not done it yet myself, but upgrading RAM and hard drives are both possible on this machine. A good place to see what is compatible is www.crucial.com.