Hardware Recommendations for Optimal NestFab Performance


To get the most out of NestFab, it’s important to run the software on a system that matches the complexity and scale of your nesting projects. System performance can vary significantly depending on hardware configuration, so the following guidelines outline both the minimum system requirements and recommended specifications for the best possible user experience.


Minimum System Requirements

NestFab will run on most modern PCs that meet or exceed these specifications:

  • Processor: Intel Core 2 CPU

  • Memory: 8 GB RAM

  • Operating System: 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11.

These specifications are sufficient for smaller or less complex nesting tasks. However, users working with large or intricate projects will benefit greatly from higher performance hardware.


Recommended System Specifications

For optimal performance and faster nesting calculations, particularly with large data sets or high part counts, we recommend the following setup:

  • Processor: Intel i7 (8 cores or more), or an equivalent/better processor

  • Memory: 16 GB RAM or higher

  • Operating System: 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11.

Running NestFab on a 64-bit operating system allows it to take full advantage of available memory and multi-core processing power, ensuring smoother and more efficient operation.


Key Performance Factors

The most important factor influencing NestFab’s performance is the speed and number of CPU cores. Nesting is a highly processor-intensive operation, so faster CPUs and more cores lead directly to quicker nesting results.

To maintain stability and responsiveness—especially during large or complex jobs—we recommend providing at least 2 GB of RAM for each CPU core. For instance, an 8-core processor should ideally be paired with a minimum of 16 GB of RAM to ensure consistent performance and avoid memory limitations.


Summary

  • CPU speed and core count are the biggest drivers of NestFab’s performance.

  • 2 GB of RAM per CPU core is recommended for smooth operation.

  • 64-bit operating systems allow NestFab to access more memory and process data more efficiently.


By choosing hardware that meets or exceeds these recommendations, you’ll unlock NestFab’s full potential - achieving faster nesting times, improved reliability, and a more productive workflow.