DVD-ROM drive (DVD+-R burner required for DVD creation).OHCI-compatible IEEE 1394 port for DV and HDV capture, export to tape, and transmit to DV device.For SD/HD workflows, an Adobe-certified card for capture and export to tape.
Dedicated 7200 RPM hard drive for DV and HDV editing striped disk array storage (RAID 0) for HD SCSI disk subsystem preferred.Some GPU-accelerated features require graphics support for Shader Model 3.0.1,280x900 display with OpenGL 2.0–compatible graphics card.16.3GB of available hard-disk space for installation additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices).2GB of RAM (more RAM recommended when running multiple components).Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista), Windows 7 Ultimate edition.