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Vista value 1-5 part 2

Value Meaning
1 The computer meets the minimum specification in order to run Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn". The experience of running Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" on this computer will be similar to that of running Windows XP.
These computers having the following minimum specification:Features Attributes Capabilities
256MB of memory None required None required
Optical drive
1024 x 768 capable graphics sub-system and monitor
CPU with SSE support
These computers will run basic productivity software and simple games well under Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn"; however, these computers are not well suited for games that use 3D hardware features. The primary limitation of these computers is the lack of system and video memory and graphics performance. These computers will not run Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" Media Center.

2 The computer can run Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" and exhibit performance and capabilities above those available with Windows XP. This is primarily driven by the presence of 512MB of memory and a more modern CPU. This computer will not run a composted desktop (Aero) by default and if a user turns this feature on it will have a dramatic impact on system performance and the ability to run other applications.
These computers having the following minimum specification:Features Attributes Capabilities
512MB of memory CPU score equivalent to a 2.0Ghz P4 or a 2000+ AMD K7 or K8 CPU None required
Optical drive Memory bandwidth score of 2.0GB/sec
1024 x 768 capable graphics sub-system and monitor Hard drive score of 20MB/sec aggregate
32MB of graphics memory D3D Score of 30Efps
CPU with SSE2 support
These computers will run basic productivity software and basic multi-media actives well under Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn"; however, these computers are not well suited suited for handling high definition video, especially in MPEG-II, Windows Media or H.264 format when no dedicated hardware decode support is available. This is due to lower powered CPU?s and lower memory bandwidth. Computers with hardware accelerated video decode may handle some high definition video satisfactorily.

These computers will play basic 3D games well, but is not well suited for current first person shooters and other D3D intensive high frame rate games.

These computers will not run Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" Media Center.

3 The computer meets the minimum Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" capability requirements for the silver logo.
These computers having the following minimum specification:Features Attributes Capabilities
512MB of memory CPU score equivalent to a 2.8Ghz P4 or a 2800+ AMD K7 or K8 CPU 24FPS 720P WM high definition glitch free capable
DVD optical drive Memory bandwidth score of 2.5GB/sec Glitch free high definition audio hardware
1280 x 1024 capable graphics sub-system and monitor Hard drive score of 40MB/sec aggregate
64MB of graphics memory D3D Score of 60Efps
Vertex/Pixel shader 2 capable hardware (DX9 support in hardware)
CPU with SSE2 support
These computers should play high definition Windows Media Video and MPEG-II high definition video acceptably, though this will probably use large amounts of the computer?s CPU cycles and memory bandwidth (unless hardware accelerated video decode is available on the computer).

These computers will play 3D games well and is suitable for the mid-range first person shooters and other D3D intensive higher frame rate games.

These computers should run Aero Express well; however, they will probably not run Aero Glass well.

These computers will not run Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" Media Center.

4 The computer meets the minimum Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" capability requirements in order to run with Aero on by default. Both silver and gold logo computers should be able to meet these requirements.
These computers having the following minimum specification:Features Attributes Capabilities
512MB of memory CPU score equivalent to a 3.2Ghz P4 or a 3200+ AMD K7 or K8 CPU 60FPS 1080i WM high definition glitch free capable
DVD optical drive Memory bandwidth score of 3.5GB/sec Glitch free high definition audio hardware
1280 x 1024 capable graphics sub-system and monitor Hard drive score of 50MB/sec aggregate
128MB of graphics memory D3D Score of 100Efps
Vertex/Pixel shader 2 capable hardware (DX9 support in hardware)
VDDM driver
CPU with SSE2 support
These computers should readily support a composted desktop and at a minimum the Aero Express theme. Most of these computers should be able to run Aero Glass at an acceptable performance level with lighter work loads from other applications running.

These computers are well suited for basic Media Center scenarios (for example, two tuners) but may not be well suited for more complex or full featured scenarios including 4+ tuners, high definition streaming to media extenders and supporting gaming with simultaneous PVR.

These computers should run all but the most demanding first person shooters and other D3D intensive high frame rate games in their recommended modes.

5 This computer meet the minimum Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" capability requirements for the gold logo. These computers easily run Aero Glass and may even run a more advanced Aero theme.
These computers having the following minimum specification:Features Attributes Capabilities
1GB of memory CPU score equivalent to a 4.4Ghz P4 or a 4400+ AMD K8 CPU 60FPS 1080i WM high definition glitch free capable
DVD optical drive Memory bandwidth score of 4.0GB/sec Glitch free high definition audio hardware
64-bit capable
1600 x 1200 capable graphics sub-system and monitor Hard drive score of 70MB/sec aggregate
256MB of graphics memory D3D Score of 130Efps
DX10 hardware
VDDM driver
CPU with SSE2 support
These computers is well suited for multi-channel Media Center applications and in-home media streaming.

These computers should play the next generation of high-end 3D intensive games that require DX10, lots of graphics memory, and significant computing power.

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