| Component | Recommended Specification | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) | Windows 10 is currently the most stable for engineering drivers. | | Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen or newer) AMD Ryzen 7 (5000 Series or newer) | High Clock Speed is priority #1. Avoid low-power "U" series laptop processors. | | Memory (RAM) | 32 GB (Minimum) 64 GB (Ideal for High-Rise) | ETABS is memory-hungry. 16GB is only suitable for very small 2D frames. | | Graphics Card (GPU) | NVIDIA RTX Series (e.g., RTX 3060/4060) AMD Radeon Pro / FirePro | Discrete graphics are mandatory. Avoid integrated Intel Graphics for large models. | | Hard Drive (HDD/SSD) | NVMe M.2 SSD (500GB+) | Essential for fast file loading, auto-saving, and database recovery. | | Display | 1920x1080 (Full HD) Minimum | 4K is preferred for viewing multiple plan views simultaneously. |
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