Expert: LizaL - 12/24/2004

Question
I was reading the system requirements for Photoshop CS, and I noticed that it says Pentium III or 4.

I have an Intel Celeron 1.2 GHz, but I suppose that is not be enough?

Thanks,
Dan

Answer
Hi Dan,

Here's how you can tell if your computer is a Pentium III:

1. Click on the Start button

2. Right-click on My Computer

3. On the menu that you'll see, click on Properties, and you'll see the specs for your machine listed, and you'll see if you hav a Pentium III processor.


There are additional requirements; these come from the Adobe site:

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 or Windows XP

192MB of RAM (256MB recommended)

280MB of available hard-disk space

Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card

1,024x768 or greater monitor resolution

CD-ROM drive

Internet or phone connection required for product activation
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If you have any doubts, ask the reseller (or tech support at www.adobe.com) before you buy. Photoshop is very RAM-intensive, and aside from having the right processor, I'd have as much RAM installed as you can. Adobe recommends 256MB, but it never hurts to have more.


Hope this helps!

Lisa