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Recommended System Configuration

SolidWorks

Your choice for a computer system will vary depending on your needs and your budget.  We have outlined our minimum recommendations below.  If you have any questions regarding system configuration, contact a Cimquest representative.

Click here to view the latest published system specifications from SolidWorks.

Click here to view recommended graphics cards from SolidWorks.

Cimquest's minimum recommended configuration:

Processor

Intel or AMD processors

RAM

2GB RAM
Very large models: X64 processor and OS with 6GB or more of RAM

Graphics Card

(click here for more information)
Operating System 32 and 64 bit XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (SolidWorks 2010 ONLY)
Software Must have Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat


Mastercam

Your choice for a computer system will vary depending on your needs and your budget.  We have outlined our minimum recommendations below.  If you have any questions regarding system configuration, contact a Cimquest representative.

Click here to view the latest published system specifications from Mastercam.

Cimquest's minimum recommended configuration:

Processor

Intel P3 700 or better

RAM

256 MB RAM (for medium complexity parts)

512 MB+ (for complex parts or large toolpaths)

Graphics Card

Open GL capable graphics card  (click here for more information)
Operating System Windows 2000 or Windows XP Pro  (Mastercam will run on Windows 98 and ME with some exceptions, but we highly recommend one of the professional operating systems such as Windows 2000 or XP)