Recommended Hardware Specs and Equipment | Phonecheck Help Center
This article outlines all the recommended Hardware required to ensure Phonecheck runs optimally.
MacOS Ventura and below are not supported.
Windows 7 and below are not supported.
Mac Hardware
|
Component |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|
Processor (CPU) |
2020 Intel Core i7 |
Apple Silicon M-Series |
|
Memory (RAM) |
16GB |
32GB |
|
Storage (HD/SSD) |
512GB HD |
1TB SSD |
|
OS |
Sonoma |
Sequoia or Tahoe |
|
Internet |
50 MBPS |
100 MBPS |
|
USB Port |
USB 3.0 |
USB 3.0 |
Windows Hardware
|
Component |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|
Processor (CPU) |
Intel Core i7 - 10th Gen @ 2.5 GHz |
Intel Core i9 - 10th Gen @ 3.5 GHz |
|
Memory (RAM) |
16GB |
32GB |
|
Storage (HD/SSD) |
512GB HD |
1TB SSD |
|
OS |
Windows 10 |
Windows 11 |
|
Internet |
50 MBPS |
100 MBPS |
|
USB Port |
USB 3.0 |
PCI Express USB 3.0 |
Additional Recommendations:
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Avoid Laptops (Power Draw Limitations)
-
Avoid Intel-U and Intel-T CPU Processors (Not meant for heavy processing)
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Remove previous/other competitors Apps/Drivers.
-
Remove third-party Anti-Virus programs (Except for Windows Defender)
USB Hubs
Minimum
Recommended for lower volume processing
Sipolar 10-Port USB Hub
Recommended
Recommended for higher volume processing
Sipolar 20-Port USB Hub
Best
Recommended for best possible performance
CoolGear 10-Port USB Hub
Restore HUB
Recommended for high-volume Restoring on Mac
ThunderSync3-16
ThunderSync3-C10
Printers
Note: Mac Supports Dymo and Brother printers for clear label printing; Zebra can be used with CUPS on Mac; however, it will result in blurry/pixelated labels.
Labels
NFC Card
OEM Cables
Note: Genuine OEM cables are required for iOS and Android
Apple
Android