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  1. #1
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    PC Requirements

    Hey all, I have a question...is there a minimum requirement in mghz speed on a computer that will run my project cnc router? I have several old pc's laying around one being a pentium III 800mghz. I think I read somewhere that the speed of the computer has alot to do with the steps on motors? I really dont want my home pc in the garage, so I wanted to have a pc dedicated only to the router and will be using Mach 2. I really dont want to spend money if I dont have to (we all feel that way lol) what do you all recomend? Minimum and optimum requirements?

    Thanks in advance

  2. #2
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    The 800 should run Mach2 just fine. You need Win2K or XP, though. And a clean install is recommended.
    Gerry

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