Microsoft Releases Windows Vista System Requirements
Thursday, December 21, 2006 by Island Dog | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Microsoft updated their "Get Ready" web site with the system requirements for Windows Vista. Machines who are labeled as Windows Vista Capable will be able to run the core experiences at a minimum, but more advanced features such as the Windows Aero interface might require more advanced hardware.
A Windows Vista Capable PC must include at least:
- A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
- 512 MB of system memory.
- A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
For even better performance, including running the Windows Aero interface, PCs will have to meet or exceed the "Windows Vista Premium Ready" requirements.
To be certified as a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC, it will need to have at least:
- 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
- 1 GB of system memory.
- Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum), Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
- 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
- DVD-ROM Drive.
For more information, read more at the Windows Vista Get Ready site.
Reply #2 Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:54 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:09 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, December 21, 2006 2:33 PM
Bitlocker is one benefit, if that is something you are interested in.
Reply #5 Friday, December 22, 2006 9:42 PM
Reply #6 Saturday, December 23, 2006 7:55 AM
| I wish someone would explain to me the benefits of Ultimate as opposed to Home Premium. I don't see what's there for the home user to justify the huge price difference. |
Probably no great benefit. Vista Ultimate is for the powerusers. I will get Ultimate for my main PC, but I might get one of the lighter version for my other systems.
Reply #7 Saturday, December 23, 2006 7:57 AM
| I built mine last summer and tried the Vista RTM out and it works like a charm. |
I bought my PC in 2003 and it stills runs good. Got a four point something rating in the Vista performance rating system. Most computers sold the last couple of years will ahve no trubble running Vista. Only thing is wheter they get AERO or not.
Reply #9 Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:59 PM
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
Reply #1 Thursday, December 21, 2006 10:53 AM
15GB for Vista, my gosh...