Originally Posted by
hoss2006
If you plan to run Mach 3 they have some basic requirements.
Mach3 Minimum Requirements:
32-bit Desktop (using the parallel port)
32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Operating System (64-bit will not work)
1Ghz CPU
512MB RAM
Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM
Basic Computer Skills (ability to copy/rename files, browse directories, etc)
Laptop / 64-bit Desktop (using an external motion controller)
An appropriate external motion controller (options can be found on the Plugins page)
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 Operating System
1Ghz CPU
512MB RAM
Basic Computer Skills (ability to copy/rename files, browse directories, etc)
Best to get a desktop that comes with a parallel port already, I'd get a 2Ghz which are pretty cheap these days.
Check pricewatch.com.
Hoss