INSTALLATION
System Requirements
To ensure smooth performance for training and inference, we recommend the following hardware specifications. Catvish leverages GPU acceleration heavily for YOLOv8 training and real-time visualization.
Hardware Specifications
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) / AMD Ryzen 7 5000+ |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 32 GB or higher |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB VRAM) | NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB VRAM) or higher |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD Available | 100 GB NVMe SSD |
CUDA Compatibility
Catvish comes bundled with the necessary CUDA runtime libraries. You do not need to install the CUDA Toolkit manually. However, ensure you have the latest NVIDIA Graphics Drivers installed from the NVIDIA website.