Hardware Requirements for Node Operation

To participate in the Fortytwo devnet as a node operator, your system must meet the following hardware requirements.

General Requirements

For optimal performance, it is recommended that your hardware meets the following minimum specifications:

• CPU: Modern multi-core processor (e.g., Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7)
• RAM: At least 16 GB of system memory (32 GB or more recommended)
• GPU: Nvidia RTX series GPU or Apple Silicon with the highest available VRAM or Unified Memory for enhanced performance.
• Storage: SSD with at least 20 GB of free disk space for storing model data
• Network: Stable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download and upload speed)

PC (Windows / Linux)

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later (64-bit) / Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later (64-bit) or Debian 10 (Buster) or later
• CPU: 8-core processor (e.g., Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7, or better)
• RAM: 16 GB minimum (32 GB or more recommended for better performance)
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 3060 or better.
• Storage: SSD with at least 20 GB of free space (NVMe SSD preferred for faster data access)
• Other: Ensure your system has the latest drivers and Windows updates installed.

macOS

• Operating System: macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
• Chip: Apple Silicon (M1 or later)
• RAM: 16 GB minimum (32 GB recommended for optimal performance with larger models)
• Storage: SSD with at least 20 GB of free space (preferably NVMe for faster data access)
• Other: Ensure macOS is up-to-date.