Their site says that to use a 32 bit desktop computer it must have:
"Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM"
Most of the PC's I've been looking at have integrated video.
Would I need to purchase and install a separate video card to run Mach 3?
Thanks in advance for your help.
NOOB question reagarding Mach 3 video card requirement
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Re: NOOB question reagarding Mach 3 video card requirement
i run aspire on both integrated and non integrated. IT runs fine for me. For what its worth...
Re: NOOB question reagarding Mach 3 video card requirement
Hi,
I'm no Mach3 expert, but if I'm not mistaken, the software can be downloaded freely and runs with a 500 lines or so limitation before registration.
Just give it a try.
HTH
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All the best,
Didier
I'm no Mach3 expert, but if I'm not mistaken, the software can be downloaded freely and runs with a 500 lines or so limitation before registration.
Just give it a try.
HTH
_____
All the best,
Didier
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Re: NOOB question reagarding Mach 3 video card requirement
I have been running Mach3 on a relatively low end computer.
I do not have anything fancy for a video card.
Today's computers are pretty powerful.
If your computer is somewhat new - say less than 5-6 years old - it may be fine.
I would absolutely try it - before buying a special video card.
How much does it cost to try it?? If it works you're done and you didn't spend the money.
How much does a video card cost - and if you didn't need it - you spend money for nothing.
Try it - without the video card!!
I do not have anything fancy for a video card.
Today's computers are pretty powerful.
If your computer is somewhat new - say less than 5-6 years old - it may be fine.
I would absolutely try it - before buying a special video card.
How much does it cost to try it?? If it works you're done and you didn't spend the money.
How much does a video card cost - and if you didn't need it - you spend money for nothing.
Try it - without the video card!!
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Re: NOOB question reagarding Mach 3 video card requirement
Thanks for the replies. I'm not set up yet and over thinking stuff.
I'm doing a remodel of my shop to have an area for CNC and until that is finished, I promised myself I wouldn't start setting up the new toy.
Have to keep myself motivated to complete the shop first.
I'm doing a remodel of my shop to have an area for CNC and until that is finished, I promised myself I wouldn't start setting up the new toy.
Have to keep myself motivated to complete the shop first.
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Re: NOOB question reagarding Mach 3 video card requirement
I've always run Mach3 on an integrated video motherboard.
Used two or three different ones with never a problem.
Jeff
Used two or three different ones with never a problem.
Jeff
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Re: NOOB question reagarding Mach 3 video card requirement
I think any new computer you would buy would be 64-bit. They would also come with Win7 or Win8 64-bit.
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