5 Hardware Essentials for Installing
Microsoft Windows Vista
Windows Vista works based on the capabilities of the hardware installed.
Windows Vista Capable PCs and Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs both are geared
for running Windows Vista but the experience varies with the "premium"
delivering more advanced user experience.
Even if you are just considering installing Windows Vista in the far or
near future when buying a new laptop or PC you must check the hardware
configuration so that the computer is in actuality capable of running Windows
Vista in all its glory.
According to Microsoft:
* A Windows Capable PC must have: o An 800MZ modern processor.
o System memory of 512 MHZ.
o A graphics card that is DirectX 9 capable.
* A Premium Ready PC must have: o 1 GHz with a x86 or x64 bits.
o 1GB memory card.
o 128 MB graphics memory which supports DirectX 9 graphics.
o 40GB hard drive with 15 GB free space.
o DVD ROM drive.
o Audio output.
o Internet access capability.
o TV tuner card specific for Windows Vista. o A TPM 1.2 chip or USB 2.0
key.
o Electromagnetic digitizer pen.
To completely experience Windows Vista features a computer must be state of
art and have at least a 40GB hard drive and 15GB of free space. Most Pcs in use
today have neither the memory or graphic processors that will run Windows
Vista without a major overhaul. And according to Robert McLaws a Windows Vista
tester, "Windows Aero is a great eye candy feature, but most families should
not drop what they've got and get a fast new machine for it,"
Before you rush and spend money on upgrades you must consider what is
important to you. In Vista useable features are enhanced security and easy of
use. Features like Windows Aero are "wow" but do not add to everyday use
unless you area computer connoisseur.
Tips:
* Don't invest in PCs or laptops with integrated graphics cards. These use
up a considerable amount of a PCs memory.
* Desktops can be upgraded while notebooks cannot.
* If your use of a computer is for gaming, editing or watching movies, or
CAD then you must invest in a high powered graphics card as ell as additional
memory.
* Notebook owners must aim for a 2GB Ram and discrete graphics chip.
Microsoft is dedicated to preparing the world of PC users for Windows Vista
and to this end they have set up a "Get Ready Site" at Windowsvista.com which
provided in depth information to users about the OS. They also have an
application for download on Windows XP PCs that will informer the owner what
is required to become "Vista" ready.
About the Author
Aaron Brooks is a freelance writer for
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