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How to determine minimum system requirements

How do you decide what the minimum system requirements are for a Windows application? (OS, RAM, HD, CPU). I usually go with my gut, but I'd like to be able to back that up with something.

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Jon B Avatar asked Dec 29 '08 20:12

Jon B


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On the same note, are there tools available to artifically limit CPU speed and RAM? I'd like to be able to slow a test computer down, rather than acquire a system with an antequated CPU.

The second part of your question is answered in great detail here.

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George Stocker Avatar answered Oct 09 '22 00:10

George Stocker