Specifications

STRmix™ NGS is designed to run on an individual DNA analyst’s PC (either standalone or in a networked environment), without the need for high speed computing. 


Hardware

Low spec1

Medium spec2

High spec3

Intel core 2 (Quad core) processor or better

Intel i5, i7 2.6 GHz or better

Consult with NicheVision/ESR on particular models

8 GB RAM

16 GB RAM

128 GB RAM or above

Minimum of 4 cores 

Minimum of 4 cores 

Minimum of 8 cores 

300MB free HDD space4 

300MB free HDD space4 

300MB free HDD space4

Windows 10 64-bit or above

Windows 10 Professional 64-bit or above

Windows 10 Professional 64-bit or above

 1 will run most 1, 2, 3, and 4 person mixtures, may also run some 5 person cases

2 will run most 1, 2, 3, and 4 person mixtures, and some 5 person cases

3 will run most 1,2,3,4, and 5 person mixtures (including with replicates) and some 6 person mixtures

4 this is the space required for the application itself and does not include the space required for results of STRmix™ runs.

Software

Windows 10 64-bit.

STRmix™ NGS is not supported by a MacOS environment.