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: Operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit
For optimal program capabilities, we recommend the following computer configuration:
- 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 has a positive effect on the actual program operation and preparation of the graphics data.
- Free mass storage: 100 GB
- Graphics card: A modern ATI or NVIDIA 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: 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.
