Windows Vista

For Windows Vista, the Windows Experience Index (WEI) is a useful measure of hardware level. The WEI is accessible from Computer > Properties, or from Control Panel > System.

The recommended typical hardware requirements for the PC are:

WEI score of at least 3 in the 'Graphics; Desktop performance for Windows Aero' category.

Overall WEI score of at least 3 as recommended by Microsoft.

At least one USB 2.0 port

30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.

Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.

Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.

If the PC specification is below this, performance will be lower (or CPU loading higher than acceptable).

Windows XP

For 1-2 monitors, business usage, productivity target. This may not provide full frame rate DVD playback at full screen.

1.2GHz Single Core CPU

512MB memory

For 3 monitors where 1 could run DVD video while also targeting productivity and business apps. Will support only 1 video of DVD resolution at full screen:

1.6GHz CPU

1GB memory

For 6 screens where 1 screen can run full screen DVD video:

1.8GHz Core Duo

1GB memory

At least one USB 2.0 port.

30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.

Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.

Network access for software downloads, or access to a CD-ROM drive.