Windows 8 Release Preview works great on the same hardware that powers Windows 7:
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Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
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RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
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Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
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Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
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To use touch, you need a tablet or a monitor that supports multitouch.
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To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps, you need an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.
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To snap apps, you need a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768.
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Internet access (ISP fees might apply)
