Can InDesign Run Without a Vector Processor?

[king_8704]

I want to use indesign for something but my laptop doesnt have a vector processor
I want to know will indesign still work?
if it does I know some vector features wont work
can everyone just please help me

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[Mike Witherell]

Tell us the exact specs on your computer?

When you say "vector processor" what do you mean? Do you mean a video card GPU? InDesign will generally run on any average computer, unless you are using one that is super old. You will need minimum 8gb RAM; preferably 16gb RAM.

[king_8704]

I have 8GB ram soooo
will it be fine

[BobLevine]

Don't be so sure. It's a bare minimum.

[king_8704]

what if I had 7.9GB of RAM

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

I have 8GB ram soooo
will it be fine

By king_8704

8GB is bare minimum for system alone. 

Even if InDesign will install - you can forget about working efficiently. 

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

16 COULD work, but you really want 24 or more. I would try to get 32 or more. 

Look up the specs on your computer to see how much more it can hold (if any).

[BobLevine]

You want to use it for "something?"

What exactly do you want to use it for?

[king_8704]

I want to be an author so I want to use it for book covers, posters and flyers

[BobLevine]

All well and good and those items can certainly be created with InDesign but there is a steep learning curve. You're going to need to invest a good deal of time in learning how to do this stuff.

[Mike Witherell]

Why not click the Install button and see if it works?

[king_8704]

I dont know if this answer was supposed to be funny

but it is kinda funny

[Mike Witherell]

If you click to install InDesign, and it successfully installs, then you are on your way. If your computer is too old, it will fail to install, and you will know either way.

[leo.r]

I want to use indesign for something but my laptop doesnt have a vector processor

By king_8704

Are you referring to Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2), whatever they are?

If so, then they must be supported:

https://helpx.adobe.com/ca/indesign/system-requirements.html

I remember this topic was brought up a few times before.