If you are running an older version (e.g., V8.x, V9, V10), requirements are lower:
VirtualBox (free edition) due to USB/dongle and network latency issues. aspen hysys system requirements
The CPU is the "brain" of your simulation. While HYSYS used to rely heavily on single-core speed, newer versions have improved multi-threading capabilities for complex flowsheet calculations. Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (2.5 GHz+). If you are running an older version (e
For official, version-specific requirements, always consult the (PDF) included with your installation media or available from the AspenTech support portal. Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (2
Here are the detailed system requirements for Aspen HYSYS:
| | Minimum | Recommended | | --- | --- | --- | | Processor | 2.5 GHz, 64-bit | 3.0 GHz, multi-core | | Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM or more | | Storage | 10 GB free disk space | 20 GB free disk space or more | | Graphics | 2 GB video memory | 4 GB video memory or more | | Operating System | 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11 | 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 | | .NET Framework | 4.7.2 | 4.8 or later | | Visual C++ | 2015 | 2019 or later |
Supported (with caveats):