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.

4 Year Programs
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

Graduate and DCP Programs
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.