Updated World of Warcraft System Requirements

Today Blizzard Poster Bornakk posted an updated system requirements for World of Warcraft once the new Wrath of the Lich King expansion launches.


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We have updated computer system specifications required to run World of Warcraft in preparation for our next expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. Please also note the recommended specifications, which, while certainly not required, generally provide a more optimal gaming experience.


PC System Requirements

OS: Windows XP (Service Pack 3), Windows Vista (Service Pack 1)

Processor:


  • Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+

  • Recommended: Dual-core processor, such as the Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2



Memory:


  • Minimum: 512 MB RAM (1GB for Vista users)

  • Recommended: 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista users)



Video:


  • Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 32 MB VRAM
    Such as an ATI Radeon 7200 or NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or better

  • Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM
    Such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT class card or better




Sound: DirectX-compatible sound card or motherboard sound capability



Mac System Requirements

OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or newer

Processor:


  • Minimum: PowerPC G5 1.6 GHz or Intel Core Duo processor

  • Recommended: Intel 1.8GHz processor or better



Memory:


  • Minimum: 1 GB RAM

  • Recommended: 2 GB RAM



Video:


  • Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 64 MB VRAM
    Such as an ATI Radeon 9600 or NVIDIA GeForce Ti 4600 class card or better

  • Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM
    Such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA 7600 class card or better




All Platforms

Controls: A keyboard and mouse are required. Input devices other than a mouse and keyboard are not supported.

Connectivity: You must have an active broadband Internet connection to play.

Mouse: Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel recommended.

Hard Drive Space: 15 GB free hard drive space

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