But it goes both ways -- for example, Peggle (popcap games) states the following:
OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Processor: 700MHz or faster
But it works just fine on my sons machine (400MHz CPU, 128MB RAM) which is about half the listed minimum specs. (although it does have a Voodoo3 video adapter, which is decent for a PC of that vintage)
Most likely the limiting factor in your case is the low video memory, more so than the CPU or RAM speed. Unfortunately there are so many video cards out there, with huge performance differences and no 'easy' universal rating system. Partly because of that, the whole minimum system requirements thing is not an exact science, so they have to come up with bit of a middle ground.
Few non-developers have a clue how a GeForce 7600GT compares with an ATI X1650XT or a 9800Pro AGP, Voodoo3 3000 AGP or ATI 8800GS speed-wise, but it can make an insane difference in how smooth a particular game will run or your PC.
OS: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Memory: 256 MB RAM
Processor: 700MHz or faster
But it works just fine on my sons machine (400MHz CPU, 128MB RAM) which is about half the listed minimum specs. (although it does have a Voodoo3 video adapter, which is decent for a PC of that vintage)
Most likely the limiting factor in your case is the low video memory, more so than the CPU or RAM speed. Unfortunately there are so many video cards out there, with huge performance differences and no 'easy' universal rating system. Partly because of that, the whole minimum system requirements thing is not an exact science, so they have to come up with bit of a middle ground.
Few non-developers have a clue how a GeForce 7600GT compares with an ATI X1650XT or a 9800Pro AGP, Voodoo3 3000 AGP or ATI 8800GS speed-wise, but it can make an insane difference in how smooth a particular game will run or your PC.