To ensure smooth operation and optimal performance in desktop layout planning, certain minimum hardware requirements should be met. Depending on the scope of work and required performance, we recommend different configurations.
Minimum Requirements
For basic applications and smaller projects, a current office laptop with the following specifications is sufficient:
- Memory: At least 16 GB RAM
- Processor: Intel Ultra 7 CPU or comparable performance class
- Graphics:
- Integrated GPU or
- Dedicated GPU, e.g., NVIDIA MX450 or higher
- Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11
This configuration provides a solid foundation for simple layout planning and standard functions but may reach its limits with larger or more complex projects.
Recommended Requirements
For professional applications and larger projects, a CAD laptop with more powerful hardware is recommended:
- Memory: At least 16 GB RAM
- Processor: High-performance mobile workstation CPU
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU of these or newer models:
- NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 MaxQ
- NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada
- NVIDIA Quadro P5000 MaxQ
- NVIDIA RTX A3000 Mobile
- Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11
This configuration ensures that even large layouts run smoothly and stably. A dedicated GPU significantly contributes to performance enhancement and improves working with Halocline.