System requirements
- A blank DVD or a USB drive that is at least 3GB
- On UEFI systems, an EFI partition of 1GB minimum
- An internet connection
- System connected to AC power
In order to install Solus, your system must meet the minimum system requirements. Ideally it should meet or exceed the recommended values for a better experience.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Disk space free | 10GB / 9.3GiB | 25GB / 23.3GiB |
| Memory (RAM) | 4GB | 8GB or more |
| Processor (CPU) | 64-bit (x86_64) processor | x86-64-v2 2GHz quad core |
| System firmware | BIOS / UEFI | UEFI |
| Display Adapter (GPU) | Any onboard or dedicated adapter |
These are general recommendations. Your requirements may vary based on your intended use of the system.
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Desktop environments that are more feature rich (such as GNOME and KDE Plasma) use the graphics card for 3D-acceleration, when possible. They will benefit from dedicated and more powerful GPUs. Older graphics cards may not support acceleration:
- Intel prior to GMA9xx
- NVIDIA prior to NV30 (GeForce FX5xxx series)
- Radeon prior to R300 (Radeon 9500)