System Requirements

Before starting the installation, please verify the following:

Compatible operating systems

Note: Simulation CFD 2015 is not verified to install or operate on Windows Server 2008.

Suggested Hardware

With the large number of computing options available today, it can be quite challenging to select a system that will deliver optimum performance and capacity at a reasonable price. Instead of recommending the "minimum" computing specifications to run Simulation CFD, we are listing the specifications of the computers used by the Application Engineers at Autodesk.

Recommended Desktop

Recommended Laptop

Additional System Guidelines

Display

Media Reader

Pointing Device

Web browser

Internet connection

Notes

  1. Autodesk® recommends a supported 64-bit operating system, a supported 64-bit processor, and a minimum of 12 GB RAM or higher.
  2. Autodesk® recommends allowing Microsoft Windows to manage virtual memory, as needed. There should always be at least twice as much free hard disk space as system memory (RAM).
  3. A DVD-ROM drive is not required if installing with the electronic download.