Minimum system requirements for World of Warcraft
Minimum System Requirements
Windows® System XP/XP64/Vista/Vista64/7** OS (with the latest Service Packs or updates):
- Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
- 512 MB or more of RAM (Vista requires 1 GB or more of RAM)
- 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
- DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers
- DirectX-compatible sound card or motherboard sound capability
- 15.0 GB available HD space
- 4 x CD-ROM drive
- DVD-ROM drive for DVD version (Downloadable Installer also available)
- Broadband Internet connection
- For voice chat, an SSE enabled CPU is required.
** The exact hardware requirements for Windows 7 are still being calculated. Only retail versions of Windows 7 are supported.
Mac® OS X 10.4.11:
- PowerPC G5 1.6 GHz or Intel Core Duo processor- 1 GB RAM or higher; DDR RAM recommended
- 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
- 15.0 GB available HD space
- 4 x CD-Rom drive
- Broadband Internet connection
*Note: Due to potential programming changes, the Minimum System Requirements for this game may change over time.
Recommended Specifications
Windows® System XP/XP64/Vista/Vista64 OS:
- Dual-core processor, such as the Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2
- 1 GB RAM (Vista - 2 GB of RAM)
- 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
- Two-button scroll-wheel mouse
Mac® OS X 10.4.11 or newer:
- Intel 1.8 GHz processor or better
- 2 GB RAM or higher, DDR RAM 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
Controls:
A keyboard and mouse are required. Input devices other than a standard mouse and keyboard are not supported.
For what platforms is the game available?
The game is available for PCs and Macs.
Does the game require a 3D accelerator?
Yes, the game requires a 3D graphics card. We support a wide range of 3D cards that conform to the system requirement outlined above. Specific 3D card support information can be found here.
Is the game playable over a dial-up connection?
No, a Broadband connection is required. While the game may play on a dialup connection, both the size of updates and the constant flow of data required are beyond what Dialup can typically handle.
Is the game playable over a Wireless or Satellite connection?
No, these are not supported connection types. While the game may play there are expectations of high latency, lag or disconnects involved. You can check your Internet provider's website for their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) section. One such website states: "On-line games are not well suited for satellite-based Internet service due to associated latency factors."
What is the camera perspective of the game?
The game supports third-person and first-person camera perspectives. Players will be able to utilize the mouse wheel to adjust the camera angle as the situation dictates and switch between cameras on the fly.
Are SLI or XFIRE features supported for multiple video cards?
Yes, these are supported features although that does not necessarily translate to higher performance.
Does the game utilize multiple CPU cores?
Yes, the game will recognize and use resources for up to 3 processors during play.
Apple's OS X Boot Camp software lets me boot Windows XP on my Intel-based Mac. Can I run Blizzard games under Windows using Boot Camp on these systems?
Yes, you can if you wish to do so. However, please note that we can't offer technical support for Blizzard games run under Windows using Boot Camp at this time due to it not being tested.
What is Blizzard's plan for native Mac OS support, now that Boot Camp is available?
We have a recognized track record of native Mac OS support, and we have no plans to break with that tradition. We understand that our Mac player base prefers native software whenever possible, and our cross-platform development practice addresses that.
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