System Elements
- Reliability and ease of servicing, which suggests a tower PC, vs. space/architectural constraints, which may suggest a small form factor system.
- Budget constraints balanced against desired level of warranty & support.
- Extensions beyond basic functionality, including such things as high speed live capture, multiple monitors, etc. For such systems, please contact us to discuss hardware requirements.
We strongly recommend you email us the detailed specifications of your planned purchase before placing the order.
The Basics *
- Operating System: Windows 7 or XP (32 or 64 bit)
- Minimum CPU: Core 2 Duo 2.4 GigaHertz
- Minimum RAM: 2 Gigs of RAM (3 recommended, 4 for 64 bit Win 7)
- Secondary Storage Device: A secondary non-operating system hard drive is highly recommended for video content. For pre-produced video systems this can often be an appropriately fast USB flash drive.
- Serial Port: A RS232 serial port is highly recommended for the connection between Spin Browser dial and computer. (USB is much more susceptible to static).
*Older/slower systems, including those with Vista or even Windows 2000, may also work, but less smoothly.
More Details
Getting a basic system up and running is easy and we're happy to help. For IT staff and other do-it-yourself-ers interested in much more gory detail, see this document.