of free space is required for the installation and simulation data.
Intel Core i7 or i9, or the latest Core Ultra CPUs. High clock speeds benefit steady-state calculations, while multiple cores are essential for parallel processing in large flowsheets. Memory (RAM): 8 GB for standalone engineering deployments. Recommended: Aspen Hysys System Requirements
Minimum 1280 x 1024; higher resolutions are better for large Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs). of free space is required for the installation
| Component | Final Pick | Cost (USD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Intel Core i7-14700K | $400 | | Cooler | Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 | $40 | | Motherboard | ASUS ProArt Z790 (ECC support) | $350 | | RAM | 64GB (2x32) DDR5-5600 ECC | $220 | | SSD | Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVMe | $120 | | GPU | Intel Arc A310 (for display only) | $100 | | PSU | Seasonic Focus 650W Gold | $110 | | OS | Windows 11 Pro | $200 | | Total | | ~$1,540 | Memory (RAM): 8 GB for standalone engineering deployments
: Intel Core i5, i7, or Core Ultra CPU (2.8 GHz or faster recommended). Memory (RAM) is recommended for stable performance, though is the absolute minimum. Hard Disk Space : At least
HYSYS uses FlexNet licensing. You have two options:
For a smooth experience, especially when building complex plants or using rate-based modeling, a mid-to-high-end workstation is recommended. Minimum : Intel Core i5 family (2.8 GHz) or faster.