Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] mach 3 computer

Hi Chuck,
Go ahead and try one of the machines with integrated graphics, it will most
likely work but there's no guarantee as some systems mess with the high
speed interrupts that Mach3 relies heavily upon. I've personally run Mach3
on several machines with integrated graphics without noticeable trouble but
again, there are no guarantees.

Install Mach3 **reboot** and then run the Drivertest.exe located in the
Mach3 folder.

If it doesn't work even the cheapest AGP or PCI-e video card will work.

/Henrik.

-----Original message-----
I recently bot a mini grizzly converted to cnc and xylotex controller, and
have a computer question. how critical is the separate video card for
running mach3? I have a couple machines that are like 2+ ghz desktop units
(Dell and Gateway) with 0.768 to 1 gig ram, but they DONT have separate
video cards. Should they work? I also have some lesser units - 450 Mhz to
0.9 ghz. the 450 actually has a separate video and parallel printer cable,
and the 0.9 ghz is an AMD Athlon with separate video card. What to do, pls?
Thanks Chuck.