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Hardware and System Requirements RWIND

What are the hardware and system requirements for the RWIND Simulation program?


Answer:
The minimum computer configuration for RWIND is:

  • Working memory (RAM): 4 GB
  • Processor CPU: x64
  • Free mass storage: 10 GB
  • Screen and graphics card resolution: 1280 x 800 px
  • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
For optimal program capabilities, the following computer configuration is recommended:

  • Working memory (RAM): 64 GB
  • Processor CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K with 8 physical cores or higher.
    The number of cores has a positive effect on the calculation time and the respective single-core power on the pure program operation and preparation of the graphics data.
  • Free mass storage: 100 GB
  • Graphics card: A modern NVIDIA or AMD graphics card with OpenGL support (for example, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or better).
    The built-in GPU is not affected by the calculation.
  • Screen resolution: 1920x1200 px
  • Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit

RWIND does not limit the performance of the OpenFOAM calculation. The hardware recommendations that apply to OpenFOAM can also apply to RWIND.

In general, the following applies: the better the hardware, the better. However, a distinction should be made between the OpenFOAM calculation and the RWIND GUI (pre-processing and post-processing).

The OpenFOAM calculation is completely parallel. The following applies here: the more processors, the better.

The RWIND GUI is partially parallel (max. 2-3 processors). The following applies here: the more powerful the individual processor (frequency range), the better.





Author

Mr. Niemeier is responsible for the development of RFEM, RSTAB, RWIND Simulation, and in the area of membrane structures. He is also responsible for quality assurance and customer support.