Hardware Requirements

Ouva is a real-time 3D web application, so performance depends on CPU/GPU capability, browser hardware acceleration, and display resolution. Ouva auto-adapts render quality to improve framerates, but lower-end machines may still show reduced performance on complex scenes.

Recommended Specifications

• Dedicated graphics cards or Mac processors generally provide the best experience due to accelerated 3D workloads.
• Integrated graphics cards can work but may show reduced performance on complex scenes.

Component	Requirement
CPU	Minimum: Modern 4-core processor (e.g., Intel Core i5 8th gen / AMD Ryzen 3 or newer) Recommended: Modern 8-core processor (e.g., Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 or newer)
Memory	Minimum: 8 GB RAM Recommended: 16 GB RAM or more
Graphics	Dedicated GPU (e.g., NVIDIA GeForce RTX series, AMD Radeon RX series) or Apple M-series processors
Browser	Latest Google Chrome (recommended)

Tested Configurations

These setups have been used successfully with Ouva:

Device	Configuration
Windows Desktop	Intel Core i7-10700, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (16 GB), 16 GB RAM
Windows Desktop	Intel Core i7-11800H @ 2.30 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB), 16 GB RAM
Windows Desktop (Lower end)	Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.00 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980, 16 GB RAM
macOS Laptop	MacBook Air (M2, 2022), 8 GB unified memory
macOS Desktop	Mac Mini M4 2025, 16 GB memory
iOS	iPad Pro M5

Performance Tips

Here are some tips to further improve performance:

• Use the latest Chrome browser.
• Run your browser fullscreen to give Ouva more resources and reduce overhead.
• Close other tabs and applications so Ouva is the only thing running on your computer.
• Keep your graphics drivers and browser up to date.
• Ensure graphics acceleration is enabled in Chrome settings.
• Lower your operating system desktop display resolution.
• Disable unnecessary browser extensions.

For scene playlist and companion media behavior on long-running deployments, see Playlist & Media Performance.

Kiosk and Video-Wall Deployment Tips

• Use dedicated always-on devices for Chrome kiosk mode instead of shared workstations.
• Disable sleep/hibernation and configure automatic sign-in where facility policy allows it.
• If using a video wall, verify output resolution and refresh rate are matched across all panels.
• Plan scheduled maintenance windows for browser/OS updates and controlled restarts.

Configuring Chrome to Use Your Dedicated GPU (Windows)

Many Windows computers have two GPUs: an integrated GPU (built into the CPU) and a dedicated high-performance GPU (like NVIDIA or AMD). By default, Chrome often uses the integrated GPU, which can cause poor performance even on powerful machines. If you have a dedicated GPU but are experiencing lag or low framerates, follow these steps.

Step 1: Set Windows Power Mode to High Performance

1. Open Settings (Press Win + I).
2. Go to System > Power & battery (or Power on desktops).
3. Under Power mode, select Best performance.

Step 2: Set GPU Preference in Windows 11

1. Open Settings (Press Win + I).
2. Go to System > Display.
3. Scroll down and click on Graphics.
4. In the “Custom settings for applications” list, look for Google Chrome.
   • If Chrome isn’t listed: Click Browse, then navigate to: C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\ and select chrome.exe.
5. Click on Google Chrome in the list and select Options.
6. Choose High performance (this will specify your dedicated GPU).
7. Click Save.

Step 3: Enable Hardware Acceleration in Chrome

For the GPU settings to take effect, Chrome must have hardware acceleration enabled:

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select Settings.
3. On the left sidebar, click System.
4. Ensure the toggle for Use graphics acceleration when available is turned On.
5. Click Relaunch if prompted.

Step 4: Verify the Active GPU

To confirm that Chrome is using your dedicated GPU:

1. In the Chrome address bar, type chrome://gpu and press Enter.
2. Look for the Graphics Feature Status section. Most items (like Canvas, WebGL, and Video Decode) should say “Hardware accelerated.”
3. Scroll down to the Driver Information section to see which GPU is listed as active.

Note

If you are using a laptop with an external monitor, Chrome may automatically use the GPU connected to that display. If you notice it switching back to the integrated GPU, try restarting Chrome after connecting your monitor.