PC Requirements
Both PCs for training and PCs for deployment purposes require a fast multi-core CPU, large system memory (RAM), and a strong NVIDIA® GPU. Training PCs require larger GPU and system memory, and a large amount of free SSD space.
| Requirement | Description |
| CPU |
Intel Core i7 or higher.
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| GPU |
Cognex recommends using a GPU for higher performance and for access to High Detail tools. You can use Focused mode tools without a GPU, but you cannot process High Detail and High Detail tools. VisionPro Deep Learning has the following GPU requirements:
For more information about selecting GPUs for your application, see Guidelines for GPU Selection. |
| System memory (RAM) |
VisionPro Deep Learning has the following minimum system memory requirements:
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| System storage | SSD with 200 GB or more free space is required for a training PC. |
| PCIe lanes | Minimum x8 PCIe lanes. A x16 PCIe lane can reduce cycle time by approximately 10 ms, relative to a PCIe x8 (based on a 5 MP image). |
| Power supply | 1.25 times larger than the system and GPU power requirements. |
| USB 2.0 |
USB port for a permanent Security Key connection via USB 2.0. |