The expected WINDOWS8 beta will be available for download at the end of this month, recommending hardware configuration The following Microsoft Official screenshot for the WINDOWS7 system requirements:
Why would you send Windows 7? Because Windows 8 and Windows 7 are configured so much, you can run Windows 7 to run Windows 8.
Recommended configuration
Cpu:2ghz or higher
Memory: 2GB or higher
Hard disk: More than 20GB free space
Graphics card: Integrated video card above 64MB or higher
The configuration of the Office family test
Cpu:intel E1200 1.6GHz
Memory: Kingston 1GB
Hard drive: West number 80G
Graphics card: Integrated graphics 64MB
Install the Windows 8 Developer Preview version on this set of configurations, the speed is still OK, the main is to surf the net, chat, see a movie, can use normally, play big game card is the normal configuration in this.
Recommended use of Windows 8 system, the system speed and interface are greatly improved, February 29 will be released WIN8 consumer preview version, please pay attention to the Office family. Fall in love with windows8-Love Office family!