If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
· 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
· 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
· 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
· DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
· Internet access (fees may apply)
· Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
· Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal performance
· For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
· Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
· HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
· DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
· BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
· BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
· Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
· Music and sound require audio output
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.
Fairport Computers' Minimum Recommendations*:
· 3 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
· 4 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 6 GB RAM (64-bit)
· 500 GB SATA 7200rpm hard disk for both (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
· 512MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 dedicated memory video card
(*Most desktop systems can be upgraded to meet these recommendations or higher if purchased in the last 8 years; laptops and Micro-Mini Systems excluded. Upgrade quotes can be acquired when system is brought into the retail store for FREE evaluation. Find US on a map)