Windows Vista official specifications

Posted on Friday, May 19 2006 @ 00:13 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Microsoft released more info about the minimum requirements to run Windows Vista.

A Windows Vista Capable PC needs at least:

A modern processor, at least 800MHz
512MB memory
A DirectX 9 capable graphics card

And here are the specs for a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC, which can run Windows Aero:

1GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor
1GB memory
A graphics card that runs Windows Aero (more details over here.)
128MB graphics memory
40GB HDD with at least 15GB free space
DVD-ROM Drive
Audio output capability
Internet access capability

More details over at Microsoft.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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