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Old May 19, 2006, 05:19 AM
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Does your computer have what it takes ?
MS posts PC Vista-viability tool
Can your box run the next version of Windows?

MS posts PC Vista-viability tool | Reg Hardware
Absolute Minimum spec is
  • 800 Mhz CPU
  • 512 Mb RAM

Just who are they trying to kid here.
What they really mean is, if you don't have a smoking machine then don't bother.
VISTA HARDWARE CHECKLIST
  • ------------------------Minimum-------------Recommended
  • Processor---------------800MHz--------------1 GHz 32 or 64 bit
  • System Memory---------512Mb----------------1Gb
  • Graphics card-----------DirectX 9 capable-----Runs Windows Aero
  • Graphics Memory------------------------------128Mb
  • Free space on Hard Drive----------------------15Gb
    Source: Microsoft

Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Beta

So just how close do you get ?

My laptop passes, just !!!
  • P4 2.8 Ghz
  • 1 Gb Ram
  • 64 Mb Graphics card

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Old May 19, 2006, 05:25 AM   #2  
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Congratulations on having a top-notch computer.
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Old May 19, 2006, 05:49 AM   #3  
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I wouldn't pass...but don't care too much. XP does everything I want to do nicely. I imagine I'll use it until they stop supporting it.
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Mine passes. When I needed to replace my Dell (after it died just after its 3rd anniversary), the only processor I would consider was an AMD Athlon 64. I've been recommended the Athlons since before that because of their 64 bit nature.
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oops...I was looking at Ben's computer.
I guess I pass with P4 2.0GHz 1024RAM
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Mine passes too guys,but then I dont need too much to run Linux.

On a serious note,I also have XP on my " other" pc,and it will run Vista fine,according to the MS specs.But I wont bother for at least a few years.I have more important things to spend my cash on.Plus first editions will be so buggy,you will hear the booms of anguish,and cries of woe for a long time.
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its all a plot . . . they are in kahoots with all the pc manufacturers . . . a well orchestrated and cleverly concealed plot designed to make you throw your old one out da window and rush out to buy a new one . . . (just kidding here!)

I am keeping mine for now, too. It works.

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VISTA HARDWARE CHECKLIST

------------------------Minimum-------------Recommended
Processor---------------800MHz--------------1 GHz 32 or 64 bit
System Memory---------512Mb----------------1Gb
Graphics card-----------DirectX 9 capable-----Runs Windows Aero
Graphics Memory------------------------------128Mb
Free space on Hard Drive----------------------15Gb
Source: Microsoft


my setup to date

Processor-AMD 2600+ X2
Sys Memory- 2GB PC3200
Graphics Card- ATI X800 Pro
Graphics Memory-256MB
Free Space- Western Digital 120GB HDD
..............................Maxtor 80GB HDD
Sound Card-Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic
TV Tuner-Asus FM/Tuner
CD Roms-1 Pioneer 8x DVD-RW
.............1-LG 16x dvd rom


should be ok for now but i got the upgrade itching bug biting again.....Runs Very Nice..any offers out there...lol??
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Tommy, if you can fit that lot in my Vaio GRT, I'll take it
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Originally Posted by Curlyben

My laptop passes, just !!!
  • P4 2.8 Ghz
  • 1 Gb Ram
  • 64 Mb Graphics card
Can I have that?? ....I'll uh.... give you my.... Atari!!
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