Windows Vista Starter system requirementsTo choose the correct hardware for Windows Vista Starter, follow the guidelines below:System Requirements
Processor speed:
§ Minimum: 800 megahertz (MHz)
§ Recommended: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher
RAM:
§ Minimum: 384 megabytes (MB) RAM
§ Recommended: 512 MB RAM
§ Maximum: 1024 MB RAM
Disk space:
§ Minimum: 15 gigabytes (GB) of available disk space
§ Maximum: 250 GB disk space
Video Resolution:
§ Super VGA 800×600 resolution video adapter
Additional Recommendations:
§ Monitor
§ Keyboard
§ Mouse or compatible pointing device
§ CD-ROM or DVD drive
§ Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
§ Audio output capability
§ Internet access (fees may apply)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/compare-editions/starter-system-requirements.aspx