Computer System Requirements for CAM2
System Requirements
Before you install the latest or earlier version of FARO® CAM2®, check that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
| Hardware | Probe Essentials* | Probe Professional** | Scan Professional / Expert*** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | 12th Gen Low Performance i5 or above | 12th Gen High Performance i7 or above | 12th Gen Extreme Performance i9 or above |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Hard Drive | 500 GB SSD | 512 GB NVME | 1 TB NVME |
| Graphics |
NVIDIA Quadro T500 |
NVIDIA RTX 2000 |
NVIDIA RTX 5000 |
| USB Port† | 1 (2 if using portlock license) | 1 (2 if using portlock licnese) | 1 (2 if using portlock license) |
| Virtual Machine (VM) Install | Supported | ||
| Remote Desktop Accessibility | CAM2 2018: Not Supported; CAM2 2019 and later: Supported | ||
* For Point Probe Measurements | **For Point Probe Measurements with Large CAD, Moderate Point Cloud Scanning | ***For Leap ST / Intensive Point Cloud Scanning
† The FARO device should always be connected directly to the computer and not via a USB hub.
Note: A 4K display monitor is not currently recommended.
Supported NVIDIA Graphics Cards and Drivers
| Family | Model | NVIDIA Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro RTX | 4000, 5000, 6000, 8000 | 551.52 or greater |
| Quadro | P6000, P5000, P4000, P2000, P2200, P5000 M520, M6000, M5000, M4000, M2000, M2200 K5200, K4200, K2200, K620, K420 K5000, K4000, K2000, K6000 |
Supported Operating Systems
Please refer to the following article for specific version support: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems That Are Compatible With FARO Software
See Also
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