NCStudio V8 requires a physical hardware connection via a PCI card; it cannot run on laptops or computers without a standard PCI slot. Minimum Requirement Recommended Operating System Windows XP / Windows 7 (32-bit) Windows 7 (32-bit) Pentium 586 or higher Core i3 or higher 32 MB (V8 software only) 4 GB - 8 GB 128 GB+ SSD (Standard 32-bit) Separate PC dedicated to CNC Installation Guide