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Question

Touchscreen monitor for Windows 7 pc

Apr 20, 2017 2:58AM PDT

Can I buy a touchscreen monitor to use with my windows 7 desktop pc?
Will any touchscreen monitor work? I know Windows 7 wasn't designed with touchscreen in mind but I only need the touchscreen for a specific piece of software which does work on Windows 7 and is designed for touchscreen.
I've read about the varying number of "touch-sensitive points" on different monitors - will windows 7 support any number?
Changing the OS isn't an option as the primary use for the pc is with a piece of software that only supports Windows 7.
Any advice would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks

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Sadly
Apr 20, 2017 7:13AM PDT

Beyond the fact there are touchscreen monitors for W7, the next questions are put to the maker/seller of the model you are considering.

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Touchscreen, RAM, etc.
Apr 21, 2017 8:23AM PDT

Usually minimal impact there. The first gen touch screens just acted like a mouse. Later it got better.

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Possible but might expensive
Apr 20, 2017 8:12PM PDT

I believe in order to run a touch screen monitor; you need to upgrade the memory and video card of your current system depending on type of touch screen monitor you will get. It might better if you just purchase another unit with touchscreen features.

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A "Johnny Cash" computer
Apr 20, 2017 8:16PM PDT