
8.1
Recommended PC configuration
The Mach3 program has no unreasonable requirements for the PC computer, unless your G-Code
programs are very large – then we would recommend a faster computer. Simulation of the runtime with
large paths will simulate more efficiently on faster PC computer.
Minimum configuration
Recommended configuration
Intel Pentium IV 1GHz
512MB RAM
Graphics card 64MB
Intel CoreDuo 2GHz
2GB RAM
Graphics card 512MB
On the computer used to control the machine there shouldn’t be installed any other software, except
Windows® and the Mach3 program. Designing and all other tasks should be done on another computer.
The computer used to control the machine may be connected to a computer network, but remember about
good anti-virus security.
It is recommended that you turn off all the visual effects in the Windows® system, also turn off the
screensaver. Set the power scheme – “always on”
If the computer is placed with the rest of control system in the control cabinet – then remember to close
the Windows® system before turning off power. Otherwise you may corrupt the operating system
requiring re-installation of the OS and MACH3.
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