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You’ll need a Windows computer to run HCA on.\u00a0 HCA isn’t a hog, so pretty much any reasonably modern computer will suffice.\u00a0 HCA ran very well on a 10-year-old Celeron processor 1 GB ram XP machine.\u00a0 Used machines have gotten so cheap (i.e. EBay, Craigslist)\u00a0 that there’s no good reason to skimp here.\u00a0 You can easily find a Windows 10 dual-core machine with 2 or 4 GB for under $100.\u00a0 The size of the hard drive isn’t so important, nor is having a dvd burner.\u00a0 An ethernet port is required but I’m unaware of any computer that doesn’t have one. Presently my HCA is running on a Dell desktop with Windows 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I tried running HCA on a laptop – it’s smaller, uses less energy, has its own battery backup.  But I have had reliability problems after a period of running 24×7.  I guess laptops just aren’t geared for that.  So get a desktop, and buy a UPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brand isn’t too important, but you want something that will run reliably.\u00a0 My preferences are Dell, especially the business-class Optiplex series, and Lenovo.\u00a0 Windows 7 or 10, either Home or Pro, either 32 or 64 bit (although if you will be using HCA to control other types of equipment you might want to stick to 32 bit, for driver issues).\u00a0 I’ve never run HCA on Windows 8.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 2 bios setup details that you should be aware of.  You will want this pc to be able to run without a keyboard and mouse, and you will want it to restart automatically after a power outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A keyboard and mouse and monitor would also be needed, at least to get started.\u00a0 You probably will be wanting remote connection capabilities and Anydesk<\/a> seems to be the best free program for doing that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only other hardware you might be needing is an external hard drive, large enough to back the system up on.\u00a0 You do back things up, right?\u00a0 A wireless adapter, perhaps usb-connected, might be a good addition, depending on your network.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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