Capture PC Specs: What PC should I use for my Capture Computer?

The Following Capture PC's are recommended based on your device type:

If you are planning to replace your capture PC with a Windows 11 Computer please have your IT review the following guide Windows 11 Compatiblity Guide* to verify your unit qualifies before procceeding further.

Note: Vatech America recommends that you consult with an IT professional to determine your exact needs.

Pax-i Series: (PCH-2500)

Manufactured On or After 2020+ Fully Supported; All 2019 and older - Must confirm compatibilty for Windows 11*

Note: If your Pax-i (PCH-2500) has an LVDS Card installed with Grabber cable, you will need Serial 9-Pin connection and Standard PCI slot* to communicate with the unit and is limited up to Winodws 10. Contact Vatech Support for upgrade options to Windows 11*  See - Windows 11 Compatiblity Guide  for more information.

 

Notice: 

- AMD processors are not supported.

Pax-i Plus

Pax-i Plus, Pax-i Plus 'RC' and Insight models - Optic connection

Note:

- PCI x16 (75w) is required*, Using 25w Version may cause malfunctions due to lack of power to card*
- AMD processors are not supported.

All 3D Series & Higher Devices:

Vatech America recommends that you consult with an IT professional to determine your exact needs.
 

• Manufacture does not provide, support or assist with modifications to the capture pc outside of what is delivered to the customer and would be at their own cost.

For all  3D units that were provided a Capture PC; when replacing the pc; - Vatech REQUIRES the referenced PC's below for replacement of all Pax-i3D Series or higher devices.

Please note these requirements are NOT presented as the exact pc specs provided at time of purchase. Some requirements such as Differnent RAM or GPU requirements might exist depending on your unit.

We recommend that your IT visit and locate the Pre-installation Report of your machine by device type by visiting our Pre-installation Report and locate the prodcut type of your machine to verify your specific machine PC specs.


The following are the MAX specifications that Meet and Exceed the specifications for ALL units*

  Dell 5860 Capture PC specs: 

 Pax-i3D Green, Green 16/18, Smart Plus, Green X12 /X18

Dell 5860 - Specifications


HP Z2 TWR Workstation G9 IDS

Green X21 (Only)
 

HP Z9 G9 Tower Specifications

Notice:

Please note that all requirements are subject to change with or without notice, all specs should *MEET* or EXCEED*. The following PC spercifications and the following PC is the ONLY supported PC for all 3D units.
 

Optic Card Slotting

HP Z2 TWR G9 IDS (Green X21 Only)



Dell T5860: GPU - Slot 1 and Fiber Optic Slot 3


 

Migration Guide:

If the EzSeries database "EzServer" is local to the capture pc; please review the EzSeries Migration Guide

Legacy Devices:

Please note that if your device is not listed as compatible device you will need to retain the current capture pc as it is and consult with your IT person about how to make the PC that is no longer supported.

End-Life Devices: Diagnostic services only