Recommended requirements for WHS:
* Pentium 4, AMD x64, or newer processor – prefer 64 bit processor even though WHS is 32 bit for now
* 512MB of RAM
* At least two internal hard drives with 300GB of primary (system) hard drive space
* 100 Mbps or faster Ethernet
Here are my recommended requirements for WHS installs:
Intel Celeron or Core2 processor for power. Use an Atom or Via C7 for power saving.
2 Gigs of RAM. It’s not required but it’s needed.
Two hard drives, first one being 1TB The rest 1TB or larger.
DVD Reader – You can take this out after install or leave it in for ripping direct to your WHS shares.
four or more SATA ports on the motherboard
Multiple USB ports.
1 eSata port for fast external drives.
One External drive that is 2x larger than the data in your shares. (for share backups)
Video, you can take the video card out after your done or leave it to tinker later. Keyboard/mouse can be pulled as well.
