What is the minimum requirements for a computer to run CATIA?
I’ve run CATIA V5 on a laptop with a 366 Pentium PII processor, 256 Meg of RAM, and a 2 Meg graphics card. It wasn’t fast, but adequate for learning. The largest performance gain, on almost any computer, is achieved by increasing RAM (Random Access Memory). If you are currently running Windows 95, 98, or Me, you will have to upgrade your operating system to Windows XP (Home or Pro), Windows 2000, or Windows NT (service pack 4 and above). I recommend purchasing the “upgrade” version of Windows XP Home. It costs approximately $95. You will also need a network card. Many newer computers come with network capabilities built in. If you computer does not have a network card, you can purchase one at CompUSA or BestBuy for around $10- $15. If you want to use CATIA on more than one computer, I recommend a USB Network Adaptor ($20 – $30). The operating system (XP, Win 2000, etc), the CATIA V5 program and Help files will take approximately 4 gig of hard disk space. You will need approximately 15%
