Saturday, May 20, 2006
Get ready for vista
Microsoft Have released a new website to alert people to type of hardware and computer power they will require to operate the new Windows Vista. New computers created after the release date or just prior to will carry the Windows Vista Capable PC logo. This will mean the computer can run Windows Vista. According to Microsoft’s “get ready” website, all editions of Windows Vista will deliver core experiences such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run these core experiences at a minimum. Some features available in the premium editions of Windows Vista—like the new Windows Aero user experience—may require advanced or additional hardware.
To run Windows Vista, you will require a capable PC that includes at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
Microsoft claims that if you want an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, you need to get Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV. Of course theses options may require additional hardware.
The minimum requirements for a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1 GB of system memory.
A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero2.
128 MB of graphics memory.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.
However, in my experience you should atleast double these items to get the best experience so I would recommend a pc that is made up of atleast the following:
3GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1.5 GB of system memory.
A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero2.
512 MB of graphics memory.
80 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Creative Soundblaster Live 5.1 output capability.
Broadband Internet access capability.
TV Tuner Card either analogue or DVB capable
Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
To run Windows Vista, you will require a capable PC that includes at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz1).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
Microsoft claims that if you want an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience, you need to get Capable PC that is designated Premium Ready, or choose a PC that meets or exceeds the Premium Ready requirements. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV. Of course theses options may require additional hardware.
The minimum requirements for a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1 GB of system memory.
A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero2.
128 MB of graphics memory.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.
However, in my experience you should atleast double these items to get the best experience so I would recommend a pc that is made up of atleast the following:
3GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1.
1.5 GB of system memory.
A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero2.
512 MB of graphics memory.
80 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive3.
Creative Soundblaster Live 5.1 output capability.
Broadband Internet access capability.
TV Tuner Card either analogue or DVB capable
Source: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx
# posted by Peter Saville - IT Consultant @ 9:18 PM 
