Computer Requirements for Intraoral Scanners
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Computer Specs for Intraoral Scanners Recommended Laptops for Intraoral Scanners Computer Specs for Medit, Aoralscan, iTero, and Carestream
The performance of an intraoral scanner relies heavily on equipping it with the proper computing power. This article covers the basics of computer specs for intraoral scanners. It’s important to know what you’re looking for before you decide on a computer system.
If you have already selected your intraoral scanner, please refer to our guide detailing the steps to connect an intraoral scanner to the lab.
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- Recommended Specs for Intraoral Scanners
- Recommended Laptops for Intraoral Scanners
- Computer Specs for Medit, Aoralscan, iTero, and Carestream
Computer Specs for Intraoral Scanners
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OS (Operating System):
All intraoral scanners are designed to operate within a Windows environment. For optimal performance, Windows 10 or 11 is recommended.
Some scanners have begun to offer support for macOS. However, it’s worth noting that their performance on macOS, particularly for more demanding tasks, may not be as robust.
Our recommendation: Windows 11
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Processor Power:
Think of the processor as the computer’s brain. A robust processor, such as an Intel Core i5 or i7, is typically necessary for optimal performance, which influences the scanner’s accuracy by making real-time image capturing and processing fast.
Our recommendation: Intel Core i7-13700
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Graphics Card
To get those 3D tooth images crisp and clear, you’re going to want a high-quality graphics card in your computer. This piece of tech is key, especially when you’re working on detailed dental models and complex visuals.
Our recommendation: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 8GB or higher
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SSD (Solid-state Drive):
A computer needs somewhere to store all the scan data, software, and files. SSDs are best because they retrieve data quickly and don’t use as much battery. You’ll want at least 512GB if you have lots of scans to store.
Our recommendation: 1TB of RAM
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RAM (Random Access Memory):
RAM is like having a quick-access notebook, holding all the information required by the scanner in real-time. Generally, 32GB of RAM is sufficient for capturing detailed scans in intraoral scanners.
Our recommendation: 32 GB of RAM
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Ports and Connectivity:
The USB port in an intraoral scanner is essential for connecting the scanner directly to a computer, transferring data and to power the scanner.
Our recommendation: Two USB 3.0 ports
Recommended Laptops for Intraoral Scanners
HP Victus 16.1″ Gaming Laptop Features:
- Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700HX
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
- Memory: 32GB RAM
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Operating System: Windows 11
- Display: 16.1″ anti-glare IPS FHD, 144Hz refresh rate
Lenovo Laptop Slim Pro 9 Features:
- Processor: 13th Gen Intel Core i9 13905H
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- Memory: 32GB
- Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Display: 16.0″ touchscreen
ASUS Vivobook 16X OLED Features:
- Processor: Intel Core i9-13900H CPU
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- Memory: 32GB RAM
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Display: 16″ 3.2K 120Hz OLED
Computer Specs for Medit, Aoralscan, iTero, and Carestream
Medit i700 and Medit i900 Recommended System Requirements:
| Windows | macOS | ||
| Laptop | Desktop | Laptop/Desktop | |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Core i7-12700H AMD Ryzen 7 7735H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |
Intel Core i7-13700K
Intel Core i7-12700K AMD Ryzen 7 7700X AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
M1 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
M2 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU) M2 Pro (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 24 GB | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (VRAM 8 GB or higher)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (VRAM 8 GB or higher) NVIDIA RTX A3000 (VRAM 8 GB or higher) * AMD Radeon is not supported. |
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| OS | Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 11 (recommended for 12th Gen or later Intel Core processors) |
Monterey 12 Ventura 13 Sonoma 14 |
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| Plug &Scan | USB Type-C / USB Power Delivery supporting 5V, 3A output (formally known as USB Type-C 3.1, 3.2, or Thunderbolt, etc.) |
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Medit i700 Wireless and Medit i900 Wireless Recommended System Requirements:
| Windows | macOS | ||
| Laptop | Desktop | Laptop/Desktop | |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Core i7-12700H AMD Ryzen 7 7735H AMD Ryzen 7 6800H |
Intel Core i7-13700K
Intel Core i7-12700K AMD Ryzen 7 7700X AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
M1 Pro
(10-core CPU, 16-core GPU) (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU) (10-core CPU, 16-core GPU) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 24 GB | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (VRAM 8 GB or higher)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (VRAM 8 GB or higher) NVIDIA RTX A3000 (VRAM 8 GB or higher) * AMD Radeon is not supported. |
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| OS | Windows 10 64-bit
Windows 11 (recommended for 12th Gen or later Intel Core processors) |
Monterey 12 Ventura 13Sonoma 14 |
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| Plug &Scan | USB Type-C / USB Power Delivery supporting 5V, 3A output (formally known as USB Type-C 3.1, 3.2, or Thunderbolt, etc.) |
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System Requirements for Aoralscan 3 and Aoralscan 2:
| Item | Requirements |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Professional (64-bit) or later |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB or above |
| Display card
(Nvidia discrete graphic card only) |
NVIDIA RTX 2060 ,3060 or higher (RTX 30 series not including RTX 3050) |
| CPU
(Intel processor only) |
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700 or above |
| Hard Drive | 256GB SSD or above |
| Available Space |
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| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 or higher |
| I/O Ports | More than 2 type-A USB 3.0(or higher) ports |
| Power supply | AC input: 100-240V ～ 50/60Hz，1.0A |
System Requirements for iTero Element Flex and iTero Element 5D:
| Item | Requirements |
| Intel CPU 11th Gen Intel | – Intel© Core™ i7-11375H Processor
– Intel© Core™ i7-11370H Processor – Intel© Core™ i7-11850H Processor – Intel© Core™ i7-11800H Processor – Intel© Core™ i9-11900H Processor – Intel© Core™ i9-11980HK Processor |
| Intel CPU 10th Gen Intel | – Intel® Core™ i7-10750H Processor
– Intel® Core™ i7-10850H Processor – Intel® Core™ i7-10875H Processor – Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK Processor |
| Intel CPU 9th Gen Intel | – Intel® Core™ i5-9400H
– Intel® Core™ i5-9300H – Intel® Core™ i7-9850H – Intel® Core™ i7-9750HF – Intel® Core™ i7-9750H – Intel® Core™ i9-9980HK – Intel® Core™ i9-9880H |
| Intel CPU 8th Gen Quad-core / Hexa-core Intel | – 6-Core i9: i9-8950HK
– 6-Core i7: i7-8850H / i7-8750H / i7-8700B – 4-Core i7 (Minimum): i7-8809G / i7-8709G / i7-8706G / i7-8705G |
| Intel CPU 7th Gen Quad Core Intel | – 4-Core i7 (Minimum): i7-7920HQ / i7-7820HQ / i7-7820HK / i7-7820EQ / i7-7700HQ |
| Memory RAM | – Recommended: 16 GB – Minimum: 8 GB |
| Hard Drive Solid State Drive (SSD) | – Minimum: 256 GB |
| Display Touch screen | – Minimum resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) – Note: Dual touch screen laptops are not approved |
| Ports USB | – At least one USB A port or USB C port with USB C to USB A adaptor |
| Windows | – Windows 10 Pro Edition |
| Operating system requirements | – Windows 10 Pro |
| Compatible antivirus programs | – Norton, McAfee, ESET |
System Requirements for Carestream Dental 3600:
| Item | Recommended |
|---|---|
| CPU | Laptop: Intel Core i7-7700HQ, Quad CPU, 2.8 GHz
Desktop: Intel Core i7-7700K, Quad CPU, 4.2 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Monitor | Standard CRT/LCD monitor with screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Professional (64 bit) |
| USB Port | USB 2.0 high speed port |
| Video Card | Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or Quadro P3000 or similar
Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or similar |
| Video Card Driver | Support OpenGL 4.3 and OpenCL 1.1 |
