my pc's specs are as follows
p4 2.4 ghz
512 mb ram
128 mb video card geforce fx5900xt
80 gb disk space
my question is will is run smoothly without me regretting ever to buy/install it
i'll be thankful for answers
2007-02-05 00:58:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
think so
2007-02-05 01:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With yur current system specs, Windows Vista is unlikely to run smoothly for you. Vista is extremely draining on system resources, and even top of the line PCs have difficulty with some of its more advanced features. This is because Vista has been designed to be a keystone operating system for the next several years, and is taking into account that new technologies are always being released (top of the line PCs today will only be average compared to the PCs that will be available in a coupla years from now).
My advice here would be to stick with your current OS, which I assume will be Windows XP. Not just because it'll run more smoothly on your system, but also because Vista is brand new and will not have all the bugs worked out of it yet. In a few months from now once Microsoft has dealt with the usual post-release programming blunders and you've had the chance to upgrade your system a little, upgrade to Vista.
2007-02-05 02:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by Toutatis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz¹).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
Windows Vista Premium Ready PCs
Some Windows Vista Capable PCs have been designated Premium Ready. These PCs will provide an even better Windows Vista experience, including the Windows Aero user experience. Features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware.
A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor¹).
1 GB of system memory.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)², Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive³.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.
2007-02-05 02:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by yamaha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a program you can run from the Microsoft website which will tell you. However, do some research, too, before you do. There are restrictions which aren't on XP or 2000, even, so it really depends upon what you use your computer for. Also, there are different levels of Vista, so you have to find the one which suits your needs and budget.
2007-02-05 01:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to run Aero theme then it will work, but not as good as you would expect. 512 Mb is required only to run windows vista, not others applications installed with it. If you want to play games, listen to music, do some multimedia editing not even 1 Gb is enough...
I would suggest upgrading your ram to 1 gb, at least!
2007-02-05 01:06:29 · answer #5 · answered by agent-X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
u need more ram
at least a gb is needed
and u need more hard disk space
at least 150
consider keeping ur previous operating system for an year
or if ur not satisfied by this answer download the windows vista advisor from www.windowsvista.com
2007-02-05 01:02:10 · answer #6 · answered by krandiash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the microsoft website and run the Vista Upgrade Advisor. I can tell you right off the bat that you'll need a lot more RAM.
2007-02-05 01:00:52 · answer #7 · answered by Fix My PC Mike 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say you're able to not downgrade to XP because the computing device develop into especially bulit for Vista, and a downgrade will be disasterious in case you do not have the XP drivers for each and each and every of the hardware you're utilising.
2016-11-25 03:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the main thing is the video card. vista has the capabilities for some great graphics, but only if you have a great video card. i don't know much about graphics cards, but you can talk to someone at your computer store about it. other than, all your other specs sound great. you should have no problem running vista.
2007-02-05 01:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by rchilly2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not run the Vista Upgrade Advisor, it will give you a bunch of false info. with the specs you have it should run fine, but Vista still has alot of bugs.
2007-02-05 01:04:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately not. You need at least 1GB of RAM and a dual-core processor is recommended.
Wait until the bugs are worked out of Vista then get a new computer. =)
2007-02-05 01:15:11 · answer #11 · answered by Erased Paper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋