The required BIM hardware configuration varies depending on your specific needs. For example, simple local design modeling can be handled with a modest setup. Below, we provide recommended configurations for low-end, medium, and high-end BIM computers for your reference.
Low-End Configuration
BIM Applications:
- Local design modeling
- Model construction and modeling
- Professional conflict checking
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: Single-core or multi-core Intel Pentium, Xeon, or i-Series processors, or AMD SSE2 processors with similar performance
Memory: 8GB RAM
Display: 1280 × 1024 True Color
Graphics Card: 1GB video memory, supports 24-bit color, DirectX 10, and Shader Model 3
Medium Configuration
BIM Applications:
- Multi-disciplinary coordination
- Conflict checking between professions
- Performance analysis of standard buildings
- High-quality rendering
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: Multi-core Intel Xeon or i-Series processors, or AMD SSE2 processors with equivalent performance
Memory: 16GB RAM
Display: 1680 × 1050 True Color
Graphics Card: 4GB video memory, supports DirectX 10 and Shader Model 3
High-End Configuration
BIM Applications:
- Performance analysis for high-end buildings
- Large-scale centralized rendering
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit
CPU: Multi-core Intel Xeon or i-Series processors, or AMD SSE2 processors with equivalent performance
Memory: 32GB RAM
Display: 1920 × 1200 True Color or higher
Graphics Card: 4GB video memory, supports DirectX 10 and Shader Model 3
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