centroid acorn site said it's not recommended to use a laptop.
But if you want to build, buy or use your own CNCPC here are the Centroid Primary CNCPC requirements:
1.) The PC CPU must have a SINGLE CORE minimum benchmark of 1500 for milling machines, 1000 for Lathes. You can look up a CPU’s benchmark # using this web site.
PassMark CPU Benchmarks - Single Thread Performance
Notice that this is the “Single Thread” benchmarks chart.
Using a CPU with a single thread benchmark rating higher than 1500 is required for Mills and 1000 and higher for Lathes.
2.) While not required...it is highly recommended to use a SSD (solid state drive) We only recommend Intel or Samsung SSD’s
3.) minimum 4 Gig’s of Ram
4.) Windows 10 that is configured for CNC control use see Step 3. below.
5.) Ethernet port
6.) A 1920x1080 LCD monitor. 1920x1080 (HD) is preferred, other sizes with a 16:9 aspect ratio will work but screens may be shrunk to fit. Square 4:3 monitors will not work.
7.) Windows 10 should be set on USA English numbering system and region should be USA so number formats (periods in stead of commas) are correct for CNC12, and you will need a USA keyboard.