Hardware Recommendations
From SEPT Knowledge Base
Student-Owned Computing: Buying a New Computer/Laptop
The IT Team for the School of Engineering Practice and Technology recommends that all incoming students own a desktop, laptop, or similarly powerful tablet. If you are planning to purchase one, we’d like to offer the following advice and guidance.
| Biotechnology | Automation Systems Engineering Technology | Automotive & Vehicle Technologies |
| CPU: 2.4GHz or better
RAM: 16GB+ HDD: 512GB+ SSD Example: Asus Vivobook Go |
CPU: 2.4GHz or better base
RAM: 16GB+ (32 Recommended) HDD: 512GB+ SSD/NVMe nVidia Graphics with 2GB or more dedicated memory Example: MSI GF65 |
CPU: 2.6GHz or better
RAM: 32GB+ HDD: 512GB+ (1TB NVMe recommended) nVidia Graphics with 4GB or more dedicated memory Example: HP Victus |
| CPU | Intel i5 or i7 processor 10th generation and newer (Or AMD equivalent) of 2.0 GHz or better |
| Minimum RAM | 8 GB |
| Recommended RAM | At least 16GB |
| Optical Drive | Optional |
| Minimum Storage | 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Recommended Storage | 512 GB or Larger Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Wireless | 802.11ac |
| Warranty | 3 years or more |
Note that some software might not be compatible with OSx and is therefore recommended to check with your instructors for your courses if there is specific software requirements.
