Watching anime in front of the TV is gradually becoming a thing of the past. With today’s innovation called the Internet, you can watch your favorite anime anytime, anywhere you want. However, most people will ask what are the system requirements to watch videos online. Below is a checklist of system requirements to watch anime online.
Memory: Your computer’s memory will serve as storage space for the compressed video before it is uncompressed and viewed. Such compressed video stored in your computer’s random access memory (RAM) is in the form of a buffer that determines how smoothly the video will play. Although there is no real system requirement when it comes to memory, the general rule of thumb is that the more RAM you have, the more information you can store in it. For most operating systems, 4GB of memory should be enough to store compressed videos when watching online.
Processor This is an important part of your computer when it comes to watching videos online. The speed of the processor affects the decompression speed of the compressed video, which will determine the quality of the playback. For PC users, the recommended processor speed for watching online videos is 1.2 GHz. Mac users, on the other hand, should have a processor with a speed of 1.83 GHz.
Browser r In addition to checking your memory and processor, you should also check your browser. There are different browsers that you can use depending on your operating system. You can have more than one browser installed on your system, but you will only need to use one when watching a video. PC users can choose between the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer, while Mac users can choose between Safari and Opera.
Internet connection r All other system requirements will not suffice unless you have the recommended Internet connection speed. Also known as a pipe, the speed of the Internet connection can be determined by the bandwidth. You should check the actual bandwidth of your system, not what your Internet provider advertises. To view content online in nice resolution without delay, your computer must have a constant bandwidth of at least 2 Mbps.
Please note that this recommended speed only applies to cable and DSL connections. Online streaming is next to impossible with a dial-up connection as the transfer of video content takes forever to complete. If you have a wireless connection, it will be better if you connect your system to your router or modem via Ethernet or USB cable. Before watching anime online, check who else is using the internet connection. Their activity is likely to affect your stream as they are also using a portion of the bandwidth.