Hardware recommendations

SoundPLAN_noise is a 64-bit software. SoundPLAN supports both multi-core and multi-processor PCs. Each processor of a multi-processor PC can in turn have several cores.

When buying a new PC, we recommend that you buy the latest processor type but not the fastest processor of this series, because it is often too expensive. With a slightly slower processor, you will get a much better price/performance ratio.

Since the pre-calculations in the calculation kernel (emission calculation, DGM edge search, building preparation ...) cannot (yet) be executed in parallel on several kernels, processors with a high basic clock rate or high overclocking (Turbo Boost) are particularly powerful. Therefore, both the clocking and the number of cores/threads are important.

Current 64 bit Windows version and Windows Server version.

SoundPLAN is generally compatible with the current operating system. Should software adaptations be necessary, these will be provided at short notice.

Software errors that occur in connection with operating systems for which Microsoft has discontinued official support (End of Life) will no longer be fixed and are excluded from support. We recommend upgrading to a currently supported operating system.

We do not currently offer a native version for macOS—you can run the program on a Mac via a virtual Windows environment.

For graphics card, hard disk, memory and monitor, we recommend basing your decision on the same principles as that regarding the processor: Buy the best hardware available at a reasonable price. The screen should have Full HD resolution.

At least 1 GB Memory should be included per core. The graphics card must support OpenGL 4.1 and should have its own memory, as the 3D speed of so-called "onboard graphics cards" is rather weak.

One second screen, for example for 3D graphics or a connection to online map services (Google Maps, OSM) is highly recommended.