system requirements

Needed hardware specs

System requirements are the minimum hardware and software specifications needed to run a program or application.

Software typically lists system requirements covering processor speed, memory, storage space, and operating system version: Check the system requirements before downloading.

Meeting minimum requirements means the software will run; recommended requirements indicate what's needed for optimal performance.

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necessity vs. optionality

system requirementsnice-to-haves

Desired but unnecessary features

customization options · bells and whistles

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