PC users advised to overhaul technology before running Vista
News Article - 15 January 2007
Category:
Technology
Businesses and consumers are being advised to upgrade their PCs
to ensure they will be able to cope with hardware demands created
by Windows Vista.
Earlier surveys by research Softchoice showed that around half or
all computers do not meet the minimum system requirements to run
the platform, rising to 90 per cent of PCs used in businesses,
Mangalorean.com reports.
Those planning to upgrade to Windows Vista may want to weigh up
the positives of either buying in new parts or purchasing an entire
new PC to ensure that they can run the platform flawlessly.
Computers should have at least an 800 MHz processor, 512 MB of
system memory and 128 MB of RAM on a graphics card. It is
preferable, however, to ensure that PCs have a 1 GHz processor and
1 GB of system memory, the website advises.
The most important upgrades to implement before installing Windows
Vista should be the graphics card and system memory, the website
advises. The Aero interface will need a modern card to support it
and not having enough graphics memory will not allow users to
experience the platform as creators intend.
Microsoft is expected to launch the platform for consumers on
January 30th.
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