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<p>Created page with &quot;== Student-Owned Computing: Buying a New Computer/Laptop == &#039;&#039;&#039;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.&#039;&#039;&#039; {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot; |+4 Year Programs |&#039;&#039;&#039;Biotechnology&#039;&#039;&#039; |&#039;&#039;&#039;Automation Systems Engineering Technology&#039;&#039;&#039; |&#039;&#039;&#039;Automotive &amp; Vehicle Technologies&#039;&#039;&#039; |- |CPU:...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Student-Owned Computing: Buying a New Computer/Laptop ==<br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;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.&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+4 Year Programs<br /> |&#039;&#039;&#039;Biotechnology&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> |&#039;&#039;&#039;Automation Systems Engineering Technology&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> |&#039;&#039;&#039;Automotive &amp; Vehicle Technologies&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> |-<br /> |CPU: 2.4GHz or better<br /> RAM: 16GB+<br /> HDD: 512GB+ SSD<br /> Example: [https://www.amazon.ca/Vivobook-Display-Processor-Windows-E1504FA-AS51-CA/dp/B0BW12JZ81 Asus Vivobook Go]<br /> |CPU: 2.4GHz or better base<br /> RAM: 16GB+ (32 Recommended)<br /> HDD: 512GB+ SSD/NVMe<br /> nVidia Graphics with 2GB or more dedicated memory<br /> Example: [https://www.amazon.ca/MSI-GF65-Gaming-Laptop-i5-10500H/dp/B096DGRCT8/ MSI GF65]<br /> |CPU: 2.6GHz or better<br /> RAM: 32GB+<br /> HDD: 512GB+ (1TB NVMe recommended)<br /> nVidia Graphics with 4GB or more dedicated memory<br /> Example: [https://www.amazon.ca/HP-Victus-i7-10870H-Keyboard-SnowBell/dp/B0C8BKSXXF HP Victus]<br /> |}<br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |+Graduate and DCP Programs<br /> |CPU<br /> |Intel i5 or i7 processor 10th generation and newer (Or AMD equivalent) of 2.0 GHz or better<br /> |-<br /> |Minimum RAM<br /> |8 GB<br /> |-<br /> |Recommended RAM<br /> |At least 16GB<br /> |-<br /> |Optical Drive<br /> |Optional<br /> |-<br /> |Minimum Storage<br /> |256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)<br /> |-<br /> |Recommended Storage<br /> |512 GB or Larger Solid State Drive (SSD)<br /> |-<br /> |Operating System<br /> |Windows 10 (64-bit)<br /> |-<br /> |Wireless<br /> |802.11ac<br /> |-<br /> |Warranty<br /> |3 years or more<br /> |}<br /> 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.</div>

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