Recommended Hardware Specifications

SixBit is built using the latest desktop technology and integrates with SQL Server 2014 Express, the most powerful database available for the desktop.  Because of this, SixBit it will require a computer with adequate resources to perform at an acceptable level.  We recommend the following specifications as a minimum.

 

Operating System

SixBit is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as Windows Server Operating Systems.  SixBit is NOT natively compatible with Mac OS

 

Note: SixBit can be installed on a Mac computer using virtualization software, such as Parallels or VMware, to create a virtual Windows environment. However, SQL Server, which SixBit relies on, cannot be installed on Apple M1 or M2 chips or other ARM-based processors due to their CPU architecture. ARM processors, commonly found in devices like tablets and certain laptops, require additional software to run SQL Server, which can impact performance. For the best experience, it is recommended to use a device with an x86/x64 processor.

 

Target systems must meet the following minimum operating system requirement:

  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

System Requirements

Target systems should meet the following requirements: 

  1. Standalone /Client PC Specs 
    1. Minimum:
      1. CPU: 4 core / 8 thread with PassMark Score 7,000 or better (AMD Ryzen 3, Intel Core i5)
      2. Memory: 8 GB
      3. Storage: 100 GB Hard Disk Drive 
    2. Recommended:
      1. CPU: 4 core / 8 thread (or better) with PassMark Score 7,000 or better (AMD Ryzen 3, Intel Core i5)
      2. Memory: 16 GB
      3. Storage: 500 GB Solid State Drive 
  2. Network Host / Server Specs 
    1. Minimum:
      1. CPU: 4 core / 8 thread with PassMark Score 10,000 or better (AMD Ryzen 3, Intel Core i5)
      2. Memory: 8 GB
      3. Storage: 500 GB Solid State Drive
    2. Recommended:
      1. CPU: 8 core / 16 thread (or better) with PassMark Score 10,000 or better (AMD Ryzen 5 or 7, Intel Core i7 or i9)
      2. Memory: 32 GB
      3. Storage: 1 TB Solid State Drive

CPU PassMark Score:
The CPU PassMark Score for your CPU can be found here: https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

 

System Recommendations

Target systems with screen resolutions of 1920 x 1080 will see the most benefit from the user interface.  

Memory in excess of 8GB will also be beneficial.

Network connections should be done with Ethernet cable instead of WiFi where possible for best performance.

Local backup storage should be removable or network-attached in the event the host system experiences complete failure.  Using cloud storage for backups is also possible.