This document describes the minimum and recommended requirements for computers expected to run FLUID DESK CAD and FLUID DESK BIM; following these guidelines will result in an acceptable to excellent experience when using the FLUID DESK platforms and industry-specific modules.
Operating System Requirement:
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Windows 11 Professional
Processor Requirement:
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Only x86-64 / AMD64 architecture CPUs;
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The ARM architecture is NOT SUPPORTED!
Minimum System Configuration:
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2.5 – 2.9 GHz, 8 (logical) core CPU
(e.g. Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5) -
16 GB RAM, 2.0 GB available on HDD
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2GB GPU with DirectX 11 support
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FullHD (1 920 x 1 080) monitor
Recommended System Configuration
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3 GHz – 4 GHz Turbo CPU
(e.g. Intel Core i7 or i9, optionally AMD Ryzen 7 or 9) -
32 GB RAM, 10.0 GB available on SSD
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8 GB GPU with DirectX 12 support
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Multiple UHD (3 840 x 2 160) monitors
Executive Summary:
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It is worth getting a faster CPU;
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The number of cores is not as important.
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More memory and an SSD are always good value!
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A decent (but not top-of-the line / overpriced) GPU is enough.