What Computer Specs Do I Need to 3D Scan? CPU, RAM, GPU, etc.

What computer specs do I need to 3D scan? Is my computer adequate for 3D scanning? Can I use my gaming laptop to 3D scan?

We are constantly getting computer related questions from our customers and today, we're going to answer them. First and foremost, no they're not compatible with Macs.

The Einscan HX is one of our favorite scanners here at Vision Miner and today, Rob is going to show you how to utilize the included markers to create incredibly accurate and fast scans using this Porsche valve cover.

The Einscan HX combines blue led and lasers, enabling a wider array of "scannable" objects, most notably the scanner has little to no issues when scanning dark or highly reflective objects which are notoriously difficult for pattern based 3D scanners like the Pro HD. The HX is highly accurate as well boasting a minimum point distance 0.05 mm and accuracy up to 0.04 mm under Laser Scan. Scanning is quick and efficient with up to 1,200,000 points/s, and multiple blue laser lines under Laser Scan Mode making scanning of most objects take only minutes for reverse engineering, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, etc. The design is compact and ergonomic, making it easily transportable with the included hard shell protection case. On top of all this the HX comes with a built-in color camera which means it supports full color texture capturing and tracking by texture.

At Vision Miner, we specialize in Functional 3D printing, especially high-performance plastics like PEEK, ULTEM, PPSU, PPS, CFPA, and more. We also have extensive experience with 3D scanners, and a whole array of solutions available for purchase. If you're interested in using functional 3D printing and materials in your business, feel free to reach out, and we can help you make the right choice for your application.

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[santiagoblandon]

I'm glad Cole is back! Rob and Cole make such a great team!

[benjamingrice]

Can you collect scan data on a laptop then do the processing on a different desktop

[FawkesHD]

Thanks for the tips, just built a computer with a Threadripper cpu, RTX 4090 and 256gb DDR5 RAM with full watercooling. Hopefully this meets the recommended specs requirement for VXElements.

[NischGTM]

I bought an i9, RTX 3090, 64GB rig when I got my HX, but I also use it as a secondary gaming/VR computer at home

[justinhill]

This was great and made me laugh! “We get it, you have a cool computer!” 😂
Great info, thanks.

[poodlescone]

You can use an Einscan SE on a Phenom 1045t with 16gb and a 1050ti. It will peg the cpu during mesh generation but only use 25% of gpu resources and 9gb of the RAM for scans with 4m points and triangles.

Even an FX6300 with 32gb and a quadro M4000 works just fine, too.

[gerardobulacio]

Hello, I would like to buy this used laptop for my Einscan SE (ASUS ROG STIX SCAR 15.6"R9 5900H / 32GB RAM / 1024GB SSD M2 / RTX3080) my question is if it is compatible with AMD Ryzen R9 5900 microprocessors???

[matteoparenti]

It's a bit of an inconclusive video. You you just throw models and big assumptions without explanation. And in doing so, you contradict yourselves. If you have an i5, it's a 9600k . If you have an i7, it's 9700k/f/ . The i7 9600k doesn't exist. And 9th gen is more than 2 years old. Which would go against your initial recommendations.

I get it, it's intended to explain the topic to non-pc persons and guide them in the purchase phase. Except you just lay down some non-sense rules, just to break them with your own examples.

[handersonbarros]

hi, can i use a very wold lapttop to conect the scaner with usb and use a powerful virtual machine to run the program??

[volksbugly]

I like you too Cole! :P Great video. Hey Rob, Your monitor alignment isn't perfect, it drives me nuts! Hmm only if you had a hmmmm I don't know 3d scanner and printer so you could print some plastic clip things to go over the top and bottom to keep them aligned. Like a U channel with a slight angle to match. Just a fun thing to do. :D

[blevintastic]

I'm using a HD pro, alot of HD and larger rapid models at high res. absolutely agree with whats been said. My laptop has 64gb Ram which i agree you should have as a minimum, 2070 super, intel 8 core, everything runs at 50% or below to generate the point cloud. so plenty of headroom, producing 5 million poly models without breaking a sweat.

[FragBenitez]

Haha that guy really didn't wanted to be there making this vid

[MissMotocross]

Hello would an rtx2060, i7 9th gen with 64gb VRAM b ok?

[domagojlipusic]

Hi, I will only need to scan interiors of vans with Einscan HD..
Will I be able to do it with an i9 12th gen and gtx 3070ti laptop? 32gb of ram also

[guruautowerks]

You said you do have people running AMD CPU setups but Einscan says AMD isnt supported. Is this just whats recommend and AMD setups have been confirmed to work despite that?

[jackmadi]

This video topic sounds soo familiar…lol thanks for all your support guys!

[daveb]

Quadro P4200 mobile in a zbook, 64 gig ram i7 8850?

[SaifBinAdhed]

after this video you need to make a video about how to scan PC components :D

[hermes]

3d scanning from any company's device (yours or Artec for example), need maximum portability (has to be a laptop to do most of the projects), tight budget. What is the least I can get away with (plus recommended and ideal) for 3-D scanning of life-size human form and large archaeological items. *on the road*? Perhaps getting an office computer to do some of the application, but ideally totally mobile. Think sex dolls and museums - NOT industrial and NOT architectural work. Starting as a hobby (because the market might not exist)

[dtechnologies]

The computer is not the problem. The prices on these scanners is.