COMPUTER RECOMMENDATIONS
The specifications provided are reflective of current recommendations for 2024. However, technology evolves rapidly, and new models with updated specs become available frequently.
- Aviation and Transportation Majors: Personal preference for all students
- Professional Flight: An iPad or iOS device is recommended by AT 210 course
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Animation and Visual Effects/Game Development:
- NVidia RTX 3060 or higher (8GB on-card memory)
- 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13620H, 16 GB RAM, 1TB SSD
- 14” QHD+ display, 165 Hz refresh rate
- Web Programming and Design: Windows laptop preferred for Adobe Suite and Visual Studio
- UX Design, Data Visualization: Any new laptop or tablet, Mac or Windows
- Intel Core i5/i7 (4-core) or Apple M2/M3
- 16 GB RAM minimum, especially for virtual machines
- 500 GB SSD (1TB recommended)
- 64-bit Windows 11, Linux, or Mac (BootCamp/VMware)
- Windows laptop with a modern processor and graphics card
- Note: MacOS not recommended
| Minimum Specifications Recommended | |
|---|---|
| OS |
Windows 11 is required to support engineering technology coursework. Note: MacOS is not an acceptable option and WILL NOT be supported for SOET engineering coursework. |
| Processor | Intel i5/i7 preferred or comparable AMD Ryzen |
| Memory | 16GB minimum, 32GB or higher preferred |
| Video Card | Nvidia RTX Series with at least 8GB on-card memory or better |
| External Ports | Minimum 2 USB |
| Hard Drive | 1TB SSD minimum |
| Accessories | 3-button mouse, headphones, webcam/mic |
| Comparable Models | DELL XPS, Dell Precision, Alienware, or comparable gaming computers |
| Recommended | Accidental Damage Protection (ADP) Insurance that covers Accidental drops, Spills, Power surges, Breakages for 4 years. |
- Personal preference
- Note: MacOS not recommended