CS Player hardware requirements

CS Player is an app compatible with Android, Windows, Linux and Linux Embedded operating systems.

CS Player performance may depend on the hardware on which the player app is installed.

In this unit you will find recommended hardware requirements for each operating system.

Hardware requirements for Windows/Linux PC systems

Typical outdoor LED Bill Boards and Super Sites

Table 1. Minimal setup for resolutions up to Full HD
Type Recommended setup

CPU

Intel i3 or AMD FX dual core CPU

Video

Embedded GPU capable of x264 hardware decoding

RAM

4GB
Table 2. Recommended setup for resolutions up to Full HD
Type Recommended setup

CPU

Intel i5-4460/fx-4350

Video

NVidia GT-210 1GB and better, or similar video card

RAM

4GB+

Typical outdoor LED media facades or indoor high resolution multiple screen setups

Table 3. Recommended setup for resolutions from Full HD up to 4K
Type Recommended setup

CPU

Intel i5-4460/fx-4350

Video

NVidia GT-750 2GB and better, or similar video card that supports 4K

RAM

4GB+
If you separate a screen into smaller frames it’s recommended to add an additional 1GB RAM for each frame.

Hardware requirements for Android ARM/x86 devices

CS Player for Android performance depends on the specific model of the Android controller.

Recommended requirements for some of the Android controllers are the following:

Type Recommended setup

Single core low budget android device (e.g. SySolution Y10)

  • Up to 1 frame

  • After Cascade: 1280x512（Full Color)

  • Signal Card: 256x256

2 core android device (e.g. Tismart A20)

  • Up to 2 frames

  • Max resolution: Full HD

8 core android device (e.g. Tismart DS830)

  • Up to 4 frames

  • Max resolution up to 4K (if supported by device)

Smart TV

On Samsung Tizen SSSP and LG webOS Signage displays CS Player runs as a web application on the TV itself — no external controlling device is required. See CS Player on Smart TV for platform details.