Features
and Example Products
MultiCore Processor
High-End Video / Graphics Card
Maximum RAM
Benefits
Fast Rendering of 3D or 2D
Graphics
Faster Rendering of 3D or 2D
graphics that support multiple
applications
GPU acceleration for application
like AutoCad and Photoshop CC
Will reduce swapping to disk
when rendering or editing is
being processed
Recommendations
4.0GHz or faster, Six Cores or
more and Large cache (8MB or
more total) 64-bit Support
Intel Extreme processors i7 or i9
Or AMD FX-9000 Series
PCIe CAD/CAM or 3D cards with
minimum of 2GB or more RAM
optimized for OpenGL 4.x, DirectX
11 or 12
ie: NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti
Required 16GB or more DDR3 or
DDR4
Use matched memory modules
running in multi-channel
configurations
Notes
Fastest MultiCore CPUs available
or AMD
Fastest GPUs available from AMD
or NVIDIA
More GPU RAM will equal faster
performance when rendering
FirePro and Quadro cards use
drivers optimized for CAD/CGI
System should be running on 64-
bit of Windows for increased
read/write sizes
Features Benefits
MultiCore Processor Fast Rendering of 3D or 2D
Graphics
Specialized Audio/Video Cards Higher sampling rates and higher
signal-to-noise ratio for better
audio quality
Faster performance when
rendering
Maximum RAM Will reduce swapping to disk
when rendering or editing is
being processed
Recommendations
and Example Products
4.0GHz or faster, Six Cores or
more and Large cache (8MB or
more total) 64-bit Support
Intel Extreme processors i7 or i9
Or AMD FX-9000 Series
24bit, 192 kHz or better audio
performance, PCIe interface
Sound Blaster Zxr
NVIDIA High End graphics cards
GeForce GTX 1x series or higher
Required 16GB or more DDR3 or
DDR4
Use matched memory modules
running in multi-channel
configurations
Notes
Fastest MultiCore CPUs available
or AMD
PCIe preferred as it is faster than
normal PCI
Faster GPU allow for multiple
Displays to be plugged in HDMI
socket 27’ or larger, playback can
be seen on separate screens
System should be running on 64-
bit of Windows for increased
read/write sizes
Features Benefits
MultiCore Processor Multiple VMs use more execution
threads than a single operating
system, so MultiCore CPUs helps
VMs overall performance
Maximum RAM Will reduce swapping to disk
when rendering or editing is
being processed
Recommendations
and Example Products
3.0GHz or faster, Six Cores or
more and Large cache (8MB or
more total) 64-bit Support
Intel Extreme processors i7 or i9
Or AMD FX-9000 Series
Required 16GB or more DDR3 or
DDR4
Use matched memory modules
running in multi-channel
configurations
Notes
Fastest MultiCore CPUs available
or AMD
Assistance is needed for
hardware-assisted virtualization
in processor and BIOS/UEFI for
best performance
System should be running on 64-
bit of Windows for increased
read/write sizes
Features Benefits Recommendations Notes
and Example Products

Powerful / MultiCore Processor
High-End Video / Graphics Card
Maximum RAM
High-End Cooling
High performance needed for
maximum frame rates
Fast Rendering of 3D Games
Faster Rendering of 3D games
that support higher frame rates
GPU acceleration and
performance are main factors
Will reduce swapping to disk
when rendering or editing is
being processed
Overclocking causes high temps
in system as high speeds are
needed so powerful cooling is
needed
4.0GHz or faster, Six Cores or
more and Large cache (8MB or
more total) 64-bit Support
Intel Extreme processors i7 or i9
Or AMD FX-9000 Series
PCIe 3D cards with 2GB or more
RAM optimized for OpenGL 4.x,
DirectX 11 or 12 and support for
dual or more displays
NVIDIA GeForce GTX series 1080
or AMD Raedon R9
Required 16GB or more DDR3 or
DDR4
Use matched memory modules
running in multi-channel
configurations
Heat-pipe-based CPU cooler for
fan or liquid cooling, Heat sinks
on RAM optional fan bays with
additional fans
Fastest MultiCore CPUs available
or AMD although some games
might not be optimized for
multicore processing
Fastest available GPUs from AMD
and NVIDIA recommended
System should be running on 64-
bit of Windows for increased
read/write sizes
Verify compatibility with CPU and
clearance around sockets and
power requirements for a
particular system
Features Benefits Recommendation Notes

Surround Sound 5.1 or 7.1 audio sound. For older home theatre amps; Adjust sound mixer settings in
audio Coax or optical SPDIF audio output. window.
For home theatre amps with HDMI; verify
the onboard audio can output to HDMI
HDMI Connect digital A/V output to home Look for multiple HDMI ports on HDTV to HDMI version 1.4 support
output therter and HDTV with a single make connection to multiple sources Ethernet as well as A/V.
cable. easier.
HTPC Integrated A/V components on a Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX motherboard and HTPC system based on resent
mini-ITX motherboard form factor chassis form many vendors. AMD and Intel CPUs use
enables a small system in horizontal processor-interated graphics.
chassis.

TV tuner Watch digital broadcast(ATSC)and PCI or USB 3.0 or 2.0 with support for For connection to encrypted
unencrypted digital cable TV. digital TV. cable, Choose a TV tuner.
Features Benefits Implementation Notes

Desktop application Perform a wide range of Current version of Microsoft To maximize compatibility
office procedures. office and Open office With other office apps and
data sources, install office
app with all option enabled

Meets recommended Good performance with basic Intel core i3, i5, or i7 Pentium Memory updating is required
requirements for selected OS office tasks or AMD FX, A- series. to meet the requirements.
Features Benefits Implementation Notes

Basic applications Perform basic office procedures. Current version of internet To increase the compatibility with
explorer, Mozilla Firefox, google other office app, install office apps
chrome, or other web browser. with all option enabled.

Meets minimum requirements for Run OS at basic performance Intel Atom, Celeron or AMD E- Older system might require
using selected OS levels. series or Sempron processor memory updates to meet
running at 1GHz or faster with 2 GB requirement for desired OS.
of Ram.

Network connectivity Fast network connection Wired: Gigabit Ethernet or faster Routers and switches must support
Wireless: wireless-AC Gigabit Ethernet.
Features Benefits Implementation Notes

Media streaming Enables media playback on connected Window: configured through network Enable UPnP on routers and devices
system. and sharing centre. to enable media streaming.

File sharing Enable file read or write access across Window: Configured through sharing With windows use Homegroup for
the network. tab on folder; must enable file and easiest configuration.
printer sharing through sharing
centre.
OS X: Configured through sharing
pane in system preferences using
SMB.

Print sharing Enables printing from any computer Window: Configured through sharing With windows use Homegroup for
on the network. tab on printer properties sheet; must easiest configuration.
enable file and printer sharing; install
samba for sharing with OS X and
Linux.

Gigabit NIC Data transfer between computer or Integrated into many recent system or Router or switch in network must
computer and router up to 10x faster available as low-cost add-on card for support Gigabit Ethernet.
than with Fast Ethernet NIC PCIe x1 or express card.