AspenTech releases new versions yearly. The requirements below are based on Aspen HYSYS V14.2 (one of the most widely used recent versions). Always check the official Aspen HYSYS Installation Guide for your exact version.
HYSYS does not natively support macOS or Linux. Mac users will need to use Parallels or Boot Camp with a Windows partition. 2. Processor (CPU) aspen hysys system requirements
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | |-----------|--------------------|--------------| | | 2.5 GHz dual-core (Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5) | 3.5 GHz+ quad-core or higher (Intel Xeon, Core i7/i9, AMD Ryzen 7/Threadripper) | | RAM | 8 GB | 16–32 GB (64 GB+ for large dynamic simulations) | | Storage | 20 GB free SSD (SATA) | 50+ GB free NVMe SSD (faster project load/save) | | Display Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 or higher (dual monitors recommended) | | Graphics Card | Integrated (DirectX 11 compatible) | Dedicated GPU with 2+ GB VRAM (for 3D visualization and Plant View) | AspenTech releases new versions yearly
Unlike video editing or gaming, process simulation is not GPU-intensive. HYSYS renders 2D flowsheets (PFDs) which do not require high-end graphical power. HYSYS does not natively support macOS or Linux