Can I use Windows 8 with 256 MB of video RAM?

Question

I Have 256 MB of video RAM in my ACER PC.. These are specific Details of it.

Card name: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM 1.0)
   Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
      Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 3100
       DAC type: Internal
     Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29C2&SUBSYS_26721019&REV_10
 Display Memory: 256 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
  Shared Memory: 256 MB
   Current Mode: 1366 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
   Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
  Monitor Model: V193HQ
     Monitor Id: ACR006D
    Native Mode: 1366 x 768(p) (59.790Hz)
    Output Type: HD15
    Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.1749 (English)
 Driver Version: 8.15.10.1749
    DDI Version: 9Ex
   Driver Model: WDDM 1.0

Can I run Windows 8 smoothly in my PC?

Answer 1

Yes. Why not? Windows 8 only requires a DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver which the one you have already satisfied. Any PC that can run windows Vista or windows 7 can run windows 8 smoothly