Minimum System Requirements

[NathanInBremerton]

I'm pretty new to these forums. I was trying to find some information on the
SysReq's for Vista AKA Longhorn. Since the GUI looks so pretty, I'd imagine
you'd need a graphics accelerator to run it... Any hints as to the minimums?

[Mike Brannigan [MSFT]]

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When we make the Beta 1 available to those under the various programs to
test it - we will provide guidance on specifications etc to those users.
These specs will be subject to change and final recommendation will only
arise when we reach the end of development and are close to releasing the
product.

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[Pablo Fernicola [MS]]

In relation to graphics and other specifications, you can check out this
document from WinHEC
http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/1/3/913ff560-d050-43a3-b17c-7e9deef415e4/WLPDraft051.doc

For a computer to receive a Vista logo, it will need to have a Dx9 level
graphics part (or better) and a LDDM driver for that part.

-Pablo

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[Windows Vista RAM Hog]

Aero should be pretty, but not to the point we can't edit on how it takes
RAM. I'd personally disable it so I can achieve maximum preformance on my
computer.

I would however, like to see Windows Vista take far less RAM and Processor
and VRAM resources. It's extremely wasteful to productivity of fun and
business.

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

The minimum amount of vRAM allowed is 64-MBs, I think thats fair. Also, its
currently not optimized for performance, I would give BETA 2 try when it
becomes available.
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[Attellati]

Hi Nathan,

Don't miss out on getting Vista it's the cream of the crop! I think you do
need a graphic accelerator, not only that, you might want to get a 512-1GB
RAM, 100GB hard disk drive, 75hertz LCD monitor and that's basically it but
they're the basic system's requirements you need to get Vista running on your
PC. You said it looks so pretty, well that's the reason why you need a faster
graphics accelerator ... so your PC won't get bogged down when opening
folders and programs. But it's worth the pain, you'll have a more efficient,
faster-running and more responsive operating system. So I recommend you get
these things right away.

Cheers,

Attellati
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