The CPU & Memory

SliceOmatic is mostly a graphic interface enabling you to control the segmentation of your images. From time to time it does a few computer intensive tasks, but most of the time it just controls the interface. So you do not need the most powerful computer around to run the program.

 

However, sliceOmatic is a memory hog, so you need a lot of RAM memory. If you plan on segmenting 3D datasets, you will need at least 2Gb of RAM. If you are using a 32 bit operating system, then more than 4GB is overkill since the operating system cannot access it. But if you are using a 64 bit operating system, then the more memory the merrier.

 

 

The Graphic Card

SliceOmatic needs a good OpenGL driver and unfortunately most graphic card manufacturers do not have these. We recommend a graphic card with the Nvidia chipset since, to our knowledge, they have the best OpenGL drivers.

 

SliceOmatic does not need a lot of graphic memory, and unless you do 3D reconstructions, you also do not need the most powerful cards.

 

 

The Operating System

SliceOmatic runs on Windows, so you need to use a Microsoft Windows operating system. Any of the Windows (starting with 95) should do. If you are using a 64 bit version (starting with Vista) make sure you install the 64 bit version of the program to take full advantage of it.