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

Written on May 28, 2020

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

 

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

 


 

Pax-i Series: (PCH-2500)

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.

All others - Ethernet, Must confirm compatibilty for Windows 11* for any unit manufactured pre-2023. 


 

Pax-i Plus

Optic connection

Note: PCI x16 (75w) is required*, Using 25w Version may cause malfunctions due to lack of power to card*




All 3D Series & Higher Devices:


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

For all other 3D units that were provided a Capture PC from Vatech REQUIRES the referenced PC for replacement of all Pax-i3D Series or higher devices. Please note that some requirements such as larger RAM or GPU might be required. We recommend that your IT visit and locate the Pre-installation Report of your machine by device type by visiting our Pre-installation Report FTP  and locate the prodcut type of your machine to verify.



Dell 5860 Capture PC specs:

All 3D Units:  Except Pax-i3D and Pax-i3D Smart (Black and White)



PCI x16 (75w) is required*, Using 25w Version may cause malfunctions due to lack of power to card*

PCI Standard cards: AG3/5 & LVDS Based Anygrabber/V.Grabber1 cards not supported*

 

Dell 5820 Capture PC specs:

All 3D Units including Pax-i3D and Pax-i3D Smart (Black and White)

 

Ag3/5 and LVDS Based Grabber card: Standard PCI

All others:  PCI x16 (75w) is required*, Using 25w Version may cause malfunctions due to lack of power to card*

 

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.


 

Verify Windows Compatibility

Before upgrading, Please verify your unit is compatible by visiting our compatibility guides here

Windows 10 Compatibiltiy

Windows 11 Compatibility
 

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 - HIPAA Compliant as outlined in the Windows 10 Upgrade guide.

Windows Professional ONLY - Windows home is not supported.

End-Life Devices: Diagnostic services only

Related Tags

Counts indicate more articles with the same tags