diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fc4bd9a..9d08049 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ data has been migrated.
   - The machine must be reachable over the public internet or local network.
     Nixos-anywhere does not support wifi networks. If a VPN is needed, define a
     custom installer via the --kexec flag which connects to your VPN.
-  - (when `kexec` is used) must have at least 1.5 GB of RAM, excluding swap.
+  - (when `kexec` is used) must have at least 1 GB of RAM, excluding swap.
 
 ## How to use nixos-anywhere
 
diff --git a/docs/requirements.md b/docs/requirements.md
index e0c335c..b1f7015 100644
--- a/docs/requirements.md
+++ b/docs/requirements.md
@@ -39,4 +39,4 @@ custom installer via the --kexec flag which connects to your VPN.
        [different kexec image](./howtos/INDEX.md#using-your-own-kexec-image)
        manually.
    - **Memory Requirements:**
-     - At least 1.5 GB of RAM (excluding swap space).
+     - At least 1 GB of RAM (excluding swap space).
diff --git a/tests/from-nixos-build-on-remote.nix b/tests/from-nixos-build-on-remote.nix
index e6476e8..5261713 100644
--- a/tests/from-nixos-build-on-remote.nix
+++ b/tests/from-nixos-build-on-remote.nix
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       installer = ./modules/installer.nix;
       installed = {
         services.openssh.enable = true;
-        virtualisation.memorySize = 1512;
+        virtualisation.memorySize = 1024;
 
         users.users.root.openssh.authorizedKeys.keyFiles = [ ./modules/ssh-keys/ssh.pub ];
       };
diff --git a/tests/from-nixos-with-sudo.nix b/tests/from-nixos-with-sudo.nix
index 792d700..388f123 100644
--- a/tests/from-nixos-with-sudo.nix
+++ b/tests/from-nixos-with-sudo.nix
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     installer = ./modules/installer.nix;
     installed = {
       services.openssh.enable = true;
-      virtualisation.memorySize = 1512;
+      virtualisation.memorySize = 1024;
 
       users.users.nixos = {
         isNormalUser = true;
diff --git a/tests/from-nixos.nix b/tests/from-nixos.nix
index 120bc5f..05f1f68 100644
--- a/tests/from-nixos.nix
+++ b/tests/from-nixos.nix
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       installer = ./modules/installer.nix;
       installed = {
         services.openssh.enable = true;
-        virtualisation.memorySize = 1512;
+        virtualisation.memorySize = 1024;
 
         users.users.root.openssh.authorizedKeys.keyFiles = [ ./modules/ssh-keys/ssh.pub ];
       };