System Requirements

Detailed hardware and software requirements for running CodaiPro optimally across different use cases.

🖥️ Operating System Requirements

✅ Supported Platforms

Checking Your Windows Version

Get-ComputerInfo | Select WindowsVersion, OsArchitecture

🔧 Hardware Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Basic Use)

Performance expectations:

• ⏱️ Startup time: 30-60 seconds
• 💬 Response time: 10-20 seconds per query
• 📊 Suitable for: Basic coding tasks, learning, simple scripts

Recommended Requirements (Optimal Experience)

Performance expectations:

• ⏱️ Startup time: 10-20 seconds
• 💬 Response time: 3-8 seconds per query
• 📊 Suitable for: Professional development, complex projects, heavy multitasking

High-Performance Setup (Maximum Speed)

Performance expectations:

• ⏱️ Startup time: 5-10 seconds
• 💬 Response time: 2-5 seconds per query
• 📊 Suitable for: Enterprise use, intensive AI interactions, multiple models

💾 Storage Breakdown

Portable Installation Space Usage

Total: ~500 MB
├── CodaiPro executable: ~200 MB
├── Python runtime: ~150 MB
├── AI Models: ~100 MB
├── Dependencies: ~40 MB
└── Other files: ~10 MB

Runtime Memory Usage

🚀 Specific Use Case Requirements

📚 University Lab Environment

Typical Lab Computer Specs:

• Intel Core i3 or i5 (older generation)
• 4-8 GB RAM
• HDD (not SSD)
• 1920x1080 display

CodaiPro Performance:

• ✅ Fully functional
• ⚠️ Slightly slower startup (30-45 sec)
• ✅ Normal response times (8-15 sec)
• 💡 Tip: Run from USB with fast read speeds

🏆 Coding Competition

Recommended Setup:

• Any modern laptop
• 8 GB+ RAM (for multitasking)
• SSD preferred
• Battery life: 4+ hours

Why:

• Fast startup between rounds
• Quick AI responses under time pressure
• Can run alongside IDE and browser

💼 Professional Development

Recommended Setup:

• Desktop or high-end laptop
• 16 GB+ RAM
• NVMe SSD
• Multi-monitor support

Why:

• Handle large codebases
• Run multiple development tools
• Frequent, intensive AI queries
• Professional workflow integration

🌐 Network Requirements

What DOES Require Internet

Offline Capabilities

• ✅ Code generation
• ✅ Code explanation
• ✅ Debugging assistance
• ✅ Algorithm explanations
• ✅ Multi-language support
• ✅ All core features

🔍 Compatibility Check Tool

Run these commands to verify your system:

# Complete system check
Write-Host "=== CodaiPro System Compatibility Check ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan
 
# OS Version
$os = Get-ComputerInfo | Select WindowsVersion, OsArchitecture
Write-Host "`nOS Version: $($os.WindowsVersion)"
Write-Host "Architecture: $($os.OsArchitecture)"
 
if ($os.OsArchitecture -ne "64-bit") {
    Write-Host "❌ 64-bit OS required!" -ForegroundColor Red
} else {
    Write-Host "✅ OS Compatible" -ForegroundColor Green
}
 
# RAM
$ram = (Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem).TotalPhysicalMemory / 1GB
Write-Host "`nTotal RAM: $([math]::Round($ram, 2)) GB"
 
if ($ram -lt 4) {
    Write-Host "❌ Insufficient RAM (4GB minimum)" -ForegroundColor Red
} elseif ($ram -lt 8) {
    Write-Host "⚠️ Minimum RAM - may be slow" -ForegroundColor Yellow
} else {
    Write-Host "✅ Sufficient RAM" -ForegroundColor Green
}
 
# CPU
$cpu = Get-CimInstance Win32_Processor
Write-Host "`nCPU: $($cpu.Name)"
Write-Host "Cores: $($cpu.NumberOfCores)"
 
if ($cpu.NumberOfCores -lt 2) {
    Write-Host "❌ Dual-core CPU required" -ForegroundColor Red
} else {
    Write-Host "✅ CPU Compatible" -ForegroundColor Green
}
 
# Storage
$disk = Get-PSDrive C
$freeGB = [math]::Round($disk.Free / 1GB, 2)
Write-Host "`nFree Storage on C:: $freeGB GB"
 
if ($freeGB -lt 2) {
    Write-Host "❌ Insufficient storage (2GB minimum)" -ForegroundColor Red
} else {
    Write-Host "✅ Sufficient storage" -ForegroundColor Green
}
 
Write-Host "`n=== Check Complete ===" -ForegroundColor Cyan

import platform
import psutil
import os
 
print("=== CodaiPro System Compatibility Check ===\n")
 
# OS Check
print(f"OS: {platform.system()} {platform.release()}")
print(f"Architecture: {platform.machine()}")
 
if platform.machine().endswith('64'):
    print("✅ 64-bit OS")
else:
    print("❌ 32-bit OS (64-bit required)")
 
# RAM Check
ram_gb = psutil.virtual_memory().total / (1024**3)
print(f"\nTotal RAM: {ram_gb:.2f} GB")
 
if ram_gb < 4:
    print("❌ Insufficient RAM")
elif ram_gb < 8:
    print("⚠️ Minimum RAM - may be slow")
else:
    print("✅ Sufficient RAM")
 
# CPU Check
cpu_count = psutil.cpu_count(logical=False)
print(f"\nCPU Cores: {cpu_count}")
 
if cpu_count < 2:
    print("❌ Insufficient cores")
else:
    print("✅ CPU Compatible")
 
# Storage Check
disk = psutil.disk_usage('/')
free_gb = disk.free / (1024**3)
print(f"\nFree Storage: {free_gb:.2f} GB")
 
if free_gb < 2:
    print("❌ Insufficient storage")
else:
    print("✅ Sufficient storage")
 
print("\n=== Check Complete ===")

📊 Performance Benchmarks

Startup Times (Portable Version)

Response Times

⚠️ Known Limitations

Hardware Limitations

1. 32-bit Systems: Not supported (no workaround)
2. Below 4GB RAM: May crash or freeze frequently
3. Very Old CPUs: (Pre-2010) May be too slow to be practical
4. HDD on Low-end: Expect 1-2 minute startup times

Software Limitations

1. Windows 7: Not supported (OS too old)
2. Windows ARM: Not tested, likely incompatible
3. Wine on Linux: May work but not officially supported

🔧 Optimization Tips

For Low-end Systems

1. Close background applications

   # Close unnecessary processes
   Stop-Process -Name "chrome", "firefox", "discord" -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

2. Reduce Max Length setting

   • Set to 300-500 tokens
   • Faster responses, lower memory usage

3. Use lower Temperature

   • Set to 0.3-0.4
   • More predictable, faster generation

4. Increase Virtual Memory

   • Control Panel → System → Advanced → Performance Settings
   • Set to 1.5x your RAM

For SSD Users

1. Install to SSD (not HDD)

   • 3-5x faster startup
   • Smoother overall experience

2. Enable TRIM

   # Check TRIM status
   fsutil behavior query DisableDeleteNotify
    
   # Enable if disabled
   fsutil behavior set DisableDeleteNotify 0

✅ Pre-Installation Checklist

Before installing CodaiPro, verify:

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• 4+ GB RAM available
• 2+ GB free disk space
• Dual-core CPU or better
• Administrator rights (for initial setup)
• Antivirus exclusion configured (optional but recommended)
• Latest Windows updates installed