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Blizzard Entertainment has updated its system requirements for Wrath of the Lich King, the upcoming next expansion for the popular MMO World of Warcraft. Lich King will introduce a variety of new content to the existing game world including the new level 80 cap for characters, a vast new continent to explore, and a variety of new enemies for players to conquer.

We have updated computer system specifications required to run World of Warcraft in preparation for our next expansion, Wrath of the Lich King. Please also note the recommended specifications, which, while certainly not required, generally provide a more optimal gaming experience.

OS:
• Mac OS X 10.4.11 or newer
Processor:
Minimum: PowerPC G5 1.6 GHz or Intel Core Duo processor
Recommended: Intel 1.8GHz processor or better
Memory:
Minimum: 1 GB RAM
Recommended: 2 GB RAM
Video:
Minimum: 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
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 mouse and keyboard are not supported.
Connectivity:
You must have an active broadband Internet connection to play.
Mouse:
Multi-button mouse with scroll wheel recommended.
Hard Drive Space:
15 GB free hard drive space

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