| Component | Minimum / Recommended | |-----------|----------------------| | | Intel Core i7 4.30 GHz or AMD Ryzen 7 4.30 GHz (4+ cores) | | RAM | 16 GB minimum (more preferred for complex designs) | | Storage | 50 GB free space (SSD strongly recommended) | | Display | 1920 x 1200 resolution, 32-bit true color | | Graphics Card | Dedicated OpenGL card with 2+ GB VRAM (NVIDIA preferred for GPU acceleration) | | Input | 3-button Microsoft-compatible mouse | | Network | Ethernet port/card for licensing (no virtual NICs) |
For new designs: Use 24.1. For legacy production: Stick with 17.4. cadence orcad and allegro 17.4 download