If you intend to make extensive use of the 3D PCB features, for computationally intensive tasks such as 3D video or interactive presentations, then it is recommended to use a high-performance gaming graphics card in combination with a 3D mouse, such as the SpaceMouse ®.Easy to use ARM IDE with unique Software Platform Builder for Mac For example, a Core i7 processor with on-chip integrated HD4000 graphics will be more than adequate if you only require occasional use of the 3D PCB capabilities.

The need for a high-performance graphics card is directly related to the amount of use of the 3D PCB capabilities. We therefore strongly recommend the use of a gaming card instead of a workstation card. An advantage of this choice is the fact that gaming cards are often significantly less expensive than workstation cards of equivalent performance.

Altium has chosen DirectX rather than OpenGL for its graphics engine, which has become the preferred standard for gaming graphics cards. This version of Altium Designer has been optimized for use with DirectX 10, and requires a graphics card that supports this. Choose the right hardware requirements necessary to achieve stunning results, make the whole system more responsive and ‘feel’ better, and remove distractions to design caused by lags in the GUI. Graphics cards are a critical hardware element that can have a large impact on both the performance and stability of systems. If your designs have a larger number of components and/or nets, then consider upgrading the processor family (for example, upgrade an i5 to an i7). The system requirements detailed above are for a medium-sized PCB design, for example up to 1000 components and up to 1000 nets. Other Considerations The Size of the Design For all UI elements, the DPI Scaling of the main monitor will be used.

When using multiple monitors, note that Altium Designer does not support different DPI Scaling values set for different monitors.

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