Hardware requirements

Microsoft has published some recommended specifications for a system running the Windows 7 beta.

Windows 7 Beta recommended specifications

	Beta Recommended Specs
Processor Speed	1 GHz (Either 32-bit or 64-bit)
Memory (RAM)	1 GB
Graphics card	DirectX 9.0 capable
Graphics memory	128 MB (For Windows Aero)
HDDfree space	16 GB
Other drives	DVD-ROM
Audio	Audio Output