Processor - Intel Celeron M 1.5Ghz
Graphics - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 up to 128 MB (shared)
Memory - 1GB
Laptop model Compaq Presario v4305ea
this is a basic specs for a laptop and if you got it with vista no fancy effects for you, but on Linux | Ubuntu on my case you can ave fancy "Eyecandy" effects on this low specs






This are some of the examples that with a low spec PC and free OS you can ave Eyecandy .
Useful links:
http://wiki.compiz-fusion.org/CompizPlugins
http://www.gnome-look.org/
http://www.deviantart.com/