Computer Requirements

FarSounder navigation systems require specific processing computer capabilities. The bridge computers offered by FarSounder are guaranteed to meet the required capabilities. All computers supplied by FarSounder have undergone functional testing to ensure they are compatible with FarSounder's current products and software.  Future software releases may require additional computer processing capabilities. The supplied computer is not guaranteed to meet future requirements of yet to be released software updates.

The SonaSoft™ software package has significant hardware resource requirements. Performance may be affected if SonaSoft™ is run on a platform that does not meet these requirements. It is recommended that no other software applications are run during SonaSoft™ operation. As with any shipboard electronic systems, it is highly recommended that both the user interface computer and the FarSounder Power Module be powered through a UPS.

Minimum Specifications:

  • CPU: Intel i9 10900 10 core CPU

  • RAM: 32 GB DDR4 RAM (16 GB minimum)

  • Video Card: GTX1050 or Nvidia T1000 4GB ram (or better)

  • Video Card Resolution: 1280 x 1024 minimum

  • NIC: 1 Gb/s minimum (2 ports recommended)

  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 Pro 64 bit (US Version)

  • SSD: 512 GB minimum

  • Serial: minimum 1 RS-232 serial port (for NMEA data)

  • USB: minimum 4 ports

  • Keyboard: yes (set up only)

  • Mouse/Trackball/HID: yes