System Requirements
System Requirements (Recommended or better for optimal performance):
PC
- Windows XP/Vista
- 2 GHz processor
- 512 MB of Memory on XP
- 2 GB of Memory on Vista
- 2.5 GB of available hard disk space
- 256 MB of video memory
- DVD Drive
Mac (for Chief Architect X1 only)
- Mac Book Pro or Mac Pro running Leopard OS with Vista or Windows XP Service Pack 2 running on Boot Camp
- Video Graphics: NVIDIA Graphics with 256 MB dedicated Video RAM
- System Memory: 2 GB
- Processor: 2 GHZ
- DVD Drive
- Mouse, 2 Button
- One available USB port (for hardware lock)
If you are looking to purchase a new computer system to run Chief Architect, here’s a couple to tips to consider:
- Video cards are important. Rendering is performed through your video card. Therefore, a higher end video card like NVIDA or ATI with as much on board memory will improve your 3D rendering and response times.
- CPUs are important. Raytrace rendering is performed with your system CPU (not your video card). If you Raytrace, have more memory and a larger CPU. There are also multiple core CPUs (Core Duo / Quad / etc.) that can improve the speed of Chief Architect.
- Memory is important. Memory is always good to increase. Remember Windows Vista 32 bit can only access 2GB; at some point the 64 bit version can access additional memory with Chief Architect.
- Dual Monitors can improve productivity. Think about adding a second monitor to expand your desktop and work space.
- For information on various hardware information, you can access benchmark sites like Tom’s Hardware