512MB PCI-E Geforce6800 Ultra

**clocker** · 09-12-2005, 03:18 AM

And a very subtle joke it was.

**htd82002** · 09-12-2005, 03:23 AM

okay, thanks for clearing that up...i actually thought there was already one available...

**htd82002** · 09-12-2005, 03:25 AM

oh and by the way, vista is the next os that supports some special kind of display, right?hmm...maybe that would explain the high memory requirement...

**Virtualbody1234** · 09-12-2005, 03:30 AM

Originally Posted by htd82002

oh and by the way, vista is the next os that supports some special kind of display, right?hmm...maybe that would explain the high memory requirement...

You take us too seriously.

Welcome to the board.

**htd82002** · 09-12-2005, 03:34 AM

no, maybe about the graphics card, but i think i heard the vista special kind of display from some show before...so what is with vista, and why need so much gpu power (or memory)?

**Virtualbody1234** · 09-12-2005, 03:40 AM

Windows Vista Ready PC Requirements
Windows Vista Ready PCs need to pass the current certification requirements for Designed for Windows XP logo. In addition, these PCs would need the following combination of essential PC hardware for good overall Windows Vista performance:

• CPU — PC systems should have a modern CPU.

• RAM — PC systems should have 512MB of memory or more.

• GPU — PC systems should have a graphics processor that will support Windows Vista Display Driver Model.

Windows Vista offers significant improvements to the graphics user experience. To take advantage of these advances in the graphics user experience, graphics processor will need to support the Windows Vista Display Driver Model.

Graphics processors capable of supporting Windows Vista Display Driver Model:

• Are designed to ensure that graphics user experience scales up with hardware capabilities.

• Offer improved graphic stability and performance.

• May be able to support additional desktop productivity features.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win...arpc.mspx#EEAA

**htd82002** · 09-12-2005, 03:49 AM

i checked the site, seems microsoft's descriptions are too vague to make any conclusions...thanks for your help, virtualbody1234...

**clocker** · 09-12-2005, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by htd82002

i checked the site, seems microsoft's descriptions are too vague to make any conclusions...

Intentionally so, methinks.
Original reports had MS calling for a minimum of 1GB system RAM and graphics with 512MB RAM.
Many people responded with a hearty "WTF?"

Apparently, there will now be different versions of Vista, the primo version will include support for the "Vista Display Driver Model" (whatever that may be) which is where all the cool, eye-candy screenshots are coming from.

Those swinging lesser e-penii can enjoy Vista in the familiar beige Win98 mode and reap the other benefits of the new OS (whatever they may be).