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Microsoft updates hardware requirements for Windows 10 Mobile and desktop editions

Usama Jawad — Sun, 22 May 2016 15:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated the minimum hardware requirements for both Windows 10 Mobile and desktop editions. A couple of changes have been made to the display size and RAM requirements for devices. Read more...

Here are the hardware requirements for Windows 10 for desktop and phones

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has officially started detailing the hardware requirements and capabilities of Windows 10 for desktop and mobile devices. The OS will scale from low-end to the most powerful hardware. Read more...

Here are the Windows Phone 8 hardware requirements

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:25:01 +0000

Like with every Windows Phone release, there are a new set of hardware requirements that OEMs must follow when making a WP device. Check out the WP8 requirements, including a new RAM minimum Read more...

Exploring the Windows 8 PC hardware requirements

Andy Weir — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:11:04 +0000

With Windows 8 expected to arrive later this year, we take a look at a few of the hardware requirements that Microsoft has laid down for the PCs and devices that will run its new operating system. Read more...

Microsoft confirms final Windows 7 system requirements

Sam Symons — Sun, 03 May 2009 06:22:17 +0000

When Microsoft released the official beta for Windows 7 a while back, it also published a set of system requirements. These were a general overview, and it seems that they have been updated to match... Read more...

Official: Assassin's Creed PC System Requirements

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:24:34 +0000

Ubisoft has finally announced the Minimum System Requirements to play Assassin's Creed PC. Like previous posted in the rumor article "Rumor: Assassin's Creed PC System Requirements", you need at least 2GB of memory, plus a... Read more...

Rumor: Assassin's Creed PC System Requirements

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:14:16 +0000

Gamers web site Exophase says they have received the minimum and recommended hardware specifications required to play the game Assassin's Creed (PC version). "A reliable anonymous source has sent along details on the system requirements... Read more...

Microsoft Plans Tougher Action Pack Requirements

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:47:45 +0000

Microsoft later this year plans to raise the bar on a popular software trial program in response to reports that some partners have been illegally selling its software. The Action Pack allows Microsoft's Registered level... Read more...

Microsoft Tailors Vista to Meet EU Requirements

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 04:49:38 +0000

PC World has neatly summarized all the changes made to Windows Vista due to the European Commission's demands. The article gives an overview of security-related changes, default search settings, XPS licensing and of course the... Read more...

Windows Vista System Requirements Released

Steven Parker — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:08:08 +0000

Microsoft has updated its Get Ready Web site to include the minimum system requirements to run Windows Vista. A Windows Vista Capable PC must include at least a CPU running at 800MHz, 512 MB of... Read more...

Updated "Unofficial" System Requirements For Crysis

Todd Tanner — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:26:25 +0000

Crysis-Online has the "unofficial" updated minimum and recommended system requirements for the upcoming mega-smash hit Crytek masterpiece Crysis. Wow, that's a mouthful eh? Check these out. Minimum Requirements ... Read more...

Vista Premium Requirements Detailed

Steven Parker — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 12:14:00 +0000

Microsoft has detailed specifications related to Vista Basic and Premium this week, stating that in order for a PC to be "Vista Ready", all requirements must be met. "To qualify for a basic system logo,... Read more...

Rumored UT2007 Requirements & Details

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 22:39:08 +0000

According to sources, the latest issue of German magazine PC Games Hardware cites hardware requirements for Unreal Tournament 2007 from a source inside Epic Games. The requirements are very staggering by today's standards, but... Read more...

Doom 3 system requirements revealed, theme online

Tue, 20 Jul 2004 19:46:59 +0000

Todd Hollenshead tells the Houston Chronicle what hardware will be needed to play the PC shooter, the score for which can now be heard. ID CEO Todd Hollenshead has stated the minimum... Read more...

Doom 3 System Requirements

Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:40:52 +0000

Doom 3 Center is reporting more news from the PC Gamer review that has just been released. The recommended system specs have been posted online as well as a list of GFX cards that are... Read more...

Unreal Tournament 2004 System Requirements

Marcel Klum — Mon, 13 Oct 2003 13:57:12 +0000

Reload, rev up and ride out. The new Tournament is faster, higher and meaner. Land and air based vehicles take combat to a new level; while an arsenal of new weaponry, daunting arenas and battlefields... Read more...

Misleading system requirements for games

Marcel Klum — Mon, 09 Jun 2003 08:02:10 +0000

"In recent years, there's been a tendency for retail releases to list both minimum and recommended system requirements. Has this helped inform the potential buyer a lot more than before? I don't think so. There's... Read more...

Final Fantasy XI PC beta test and requirements

Tue, 18 Jun 2002 14:35:08 +0000

Square has begun taking applications for the Final Fantasy XI PC Beta test which starts on June 18 in Japan. The minimum specs are: Win 98, PIII 800 MHz, 128 MB RAM, a GeForce card... Read more...