Top System Requirements for 2024 – BlackBook Compatibility
1) AUTODESK 2024 Products - Recommended Specifications
Minimum system requirements for Autodesk 2024 products that will optimally function on the following specific Venom BlackBooks.
3ds Max, Alias, Products, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD LTD, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Plant 3D, BIM 360, Civil 3D, Inventor, Maya, Moldflow Adviser, Moldflow Insight, Navisworks Products, Revit, Vault Products.
AUTODESK 2024 SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
System requirements for Autodesk family of software 2024 (Windows)
Operating System 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10. See Autodesk’s Product Support Lifecycle for support information.
Processor Basic: 2.5–2.9 GHz processor
Recommended: Intel Core i7 Processor
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above.
Memory Basic: 16 GB
Recommended: 24-64 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Resolution Conventional Displays:
1920 x 1080 with True Color
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
High Resolution & 4K Displays:
Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 supported on Windows 10 (with capable display card)
Suited laptop: Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Card Basic: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant
Recommended: 4 GB GPU with 106 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 12 compliant
Disk Space 10.0 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
2) Top 64 GB RAM Laptops
BlackBooks are designed for designers, our roots are in engineering and science and this is why nearly every BlackBook can support up to 64 GB RAM.
The Following BlackBooks support up to 64GB RAM and can be pre-purchased with 64GB or upgraded at a later date.
BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom.
Max 40GB RAM, 8GB soldered + 1 Slot DDR 4 balance is upgradeable.
BlackBook Zero 15 Phantom.
Max 64GB RAM, 2 slot DDR 4 – fully upgradeable.
BlackBook Zero 17 Phantom.
Max 64GB RAM, 2 slot DDR 4 – fully upgradeable.
BlackBook Pro 16.
Max 64GB RAM, 2 slot DDR 4 – fully upgradeable.
BlackBook Pro 17.
Max 64GB RAM, 2 slot DDR 4 – fully upgradeable.
3) Top high performance ultraportable laptops
To be ultraportable and offer high performance at the same time, requires true Intelligent Performance.
High Performance – High Portability
Typically the faster a device, the more power it consumes, making it heavier and less agile. This is where Intelligent Performance plays its part. Venom BlackBook Zeros are for business, design, engineering, productivity and scientific use. If you require 3D rendering that uses three dimensional data and models then the Pro range is it.
The BlackBook Zero range is designed around the central processor (CPU) and combined graphics processor (GPU) which operates at 15-30 watts, whereby total power consumption is limited to 65 watts for the entire system.
Zero 14 Phantom
up to 30 hours battery
1 kg – 2.2 lbs
Zero 15 Phantom
up to 17 hours battery
1.7 kg – 3.7 lbs
Zero 17 Phantom
up to 16 hours battery
2.2 kg – 4.9 lbs
4) Top high performance laptops
Peak performance requires higher power consumption, when speed truly matters, portability becomes secondary
Venom BlackBook Pros are for business, 3D design, 3D engineering, 3D productivity and 3D scientific use. If you require 3D rendering that uses three dimensional data and models then the Pro range is it.
The BlackBook Pro range is designed around the Graphics processor (GPU) and the CPU is secondary. The GPU alone operates at 80-120 watts, and the CPU at 30-45 watts, whereby total power consumption is limited to 180 watts
Pro 16
up to 9 hours battery
1.99kg – 4.38 lbs
Pro 17
up to 9 hours battery
2.29kg – 5 lbs
5) MATLAB and Simulink Recommendations - 2024
Recommended system requirements for MATLAB and Simulink products that will optimally function on the following specific Venom BlackBooks.
MATLAB and Simulink 2024 SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
System requirements for MATLAB and Simulink family of software 2024 (Windows)
Operating System 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10. or Windows 11.
Processor
Recommended: Intel Core i7 Processor
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above.
Memory Basic: 8 GB
Recommended: 24-64 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Resolution Conventional Displays:
1920 x 1080 with True Color
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Card Basic: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant
Disk Space 8.0 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
6) ZWCAD System Requirements - Recommended
Recommended System Requirements for ZWCAD & ZWCAD Mechanical products that will optimally function on the following specific Venom BlackBooks.
ZWCAD & ZWCAD Mechanical 2024 SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
System requirements for ZWCAD & ZWCAD Mechanical family of software 2024 (Windows)
Operating System 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10.
Processor
Recommended: Intel Core i7 Processor
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above.
Memory Basic: 8 GB
Recommended: 16 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Resolution Conventional Displays:
1920 x 1080 with True Color
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Card Basic: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant
Disk Space 4.0 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
7) Adobe Recommendations - 2024
Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Aero desktop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Adobe Audition, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Character Animator, Adobe Dimension, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InCopy, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Camera, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic, Adobe Prelude, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere Rush, Adobe XD – function on the following specific Venom BlackBooks.
Adobe 2024 SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
System requirements for Adobe family of software 2024 (Windows)
Operating System 64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10. or Windows 11.
Processor
Recommended: Intel Core i7 Processor
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above.
Memory Basic: 8 GB
Recommended: 24-64 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Resolution Conventional Displays:
1920 x 1080 with True Color
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Display Card Basic: 1 GB GPU with 29 GB/s Bandwidth and DirectX 11 compliant
Disk Space 8.0 GB
Suited laptop: BlackBook Zero 14 Phantom, Zero 15 Phantom, Zero 17 Phantom, Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above
Premier Pro we recommend the Venom BlackBook Pro series.
High Resolution & 4K Displays:
Resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 supported on Windows 10 (with capable display card)
Suited laptop: Pro 16, Pro 17
Quantum Editions and above