SongShow Plus System Requirements
For New Hardware
GoFishMedia sells machines specially configured and optimized to run SongShow Plus. Visit www.GoFishMedia.net for more information.
If you are buying a new machine, the following specifications are recommended for average use of SongShow Plus:
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
- Intel i5 Processor
- 16GB Internal Memory
- Nvidia GT600 graphics card
- 520 Watt Power Supply
SongShow Plus has many features designed to be used at runtime when rendering graphics. If you expect to use lots of effects, transitions, or high-definition video, then you'll want to consider a machine with higher specs than this, including the possibility of a faster processor, more memory, faster motherboard, faster hard drive, higher end video card, etc. If you will only use SongShow Plus for basic presentation of lyrics and simple slides using static backgrounds, then you can consider a machine with lower specs. How you use SongShow Plus will largely influence the type of machine you will need.
For Existing Hardware
If you have a machine available to you already, that machine may be sufficient for running SongShow Plus if it was designed to perform at a high rating with Windows Vista or later. Again, how you use SongShow Plus will largely determine how well an existing machine will work for you. Best advice is to try the machine first then upgrade if necessary.
Windows Versions
SongShow Plus is designed to work primarily with Windows 10. All significant testing for version 9.0 was performed using 64-bit Windows 10 Pro, 1909 Update. Other versions of Windows that should mostly work include Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and earlier builds of Windows 10. Both 32-bit and 64-bit editions of these OSes are supported. However, since our primary testing is on Windows 10, there may be some features that are not fully supported on the earlier versions of Windows. Also, the use of Windows 7 is now discouraged due to the fact that Microsoft no longer supports that version of Windows.
Graphics Cards
SongShow Plus is designed to work with video cards compatible with DirectX 9. This includes just about any video card made in the last several years. While any DirectX 9 compatible card should work, SongShow Plus is tested using Nvidia cards and it is those cards that are recommended for use with SongShow Plus. From time to time, compatibility problems have been found with other brands of video cards. For the highest end performance, get the fastest card with the maximum amount of memory on it you can afford.
*The DVD feature of SongShow Plus is designed to work with the native DVD support of Windows 7 and Windows 8.x/Media Center, Windows 10. Playing encrypted DVDs may require use of AC3Filter for correct audio playback.