LIVE Computer Specifications
To ensure the software required for your program operates properly, we strongly recommend a computer that meets our minimum specifications.
Standard Specifications*
This specification applies to Business Programs, Criminal Justice Programs, Child and Youth Care, Trades & Technology Programs, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology, Health Programs, International Travel and Tourism, Hotel Restaurant Management, and the IT: Business Analysis Program
| Processor | Multi Core |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 (or higher, 10 preferred) - English |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Hard Drive | 250 GB |
| Optical Device | DVD-RW (optional) |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi wireless n |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Expansion Ports | External Display, External Microphone/Line-In, Headphone/Line out, USB, HDMI |
| Mac Users | Although a PC is recommended, if you choose to bring an Apple (MacIntosh) computer, please ensure that you have Boot Camp installed as well as Windows 8.1 or greater to enable your device to run in Windows
mode.
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Graphic and Communications Design Program Specifications*
This program requires either a Mac or PC computer with the following minimum specs:
| Processor | 3rd or 4th Generation Core i5 processor or higher |
| Operating System | Mac OS X v10.6.8 (or higher) or Windows 7 (or higher, 10 preferred) |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive | 128 GB (minimum) |
| Optical Device | optional |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi wireless n |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 HD Resolution (minimum)
13” Screen Minimum - 15” Screen Recommended |
| Expansion Ports | USB 3 port
HDMI port
3.5 mm headphone jack |
Information Technology Program Specifications*
This specification applies to the following Information Technology Programs: Cybersecurity; Gaming Experience Development; Network Administration; Network Support; Programmer Analyst; Quality Assurance Testing; and Web and Mobile Application Development.
| Processor | 4th Generation or higher Intel i5 or i7, 8MB Cache, Quad Core |
| Operating System | Windows 10 or higher - English |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB (1000 GB) 7200rpm, recommend Solid State Drive |
| Optical Device | DVD-RW (optional) |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi wireless ac |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Display | Minimum resolution 1920 x 1080 |
| Expansion Ports | External Display (HDMI and VGA) with video capable of multiple screens, External Microphone/Line-In, Headphone/Line out, USB 3 ports |
| Mac Users | Although a PC is recommended, if you choose to bring an Apple (MacIntosh) computer, please ensure that you have Boot Camp installed as well as Windows 10 or greater to enable your device to run in Windows
mode.
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Information Technology: Electronic Game Development Program Specifications*
| Processor | Intel core i7 (6th or 7th Generation) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 – English – Security updates applied |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB or more |
| Optical Device | DVD-RW (optional) |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi wireless n |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 HD Resolution
17” Screen Recommended |
| Video Card | Dedicated 2GB Memory Minimum (6-8GB recommended)
Minimum: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1050 |
| Expansion Ports | External Display Port (HDMI preferred), External Microphone/Line-In, Headphone/Line out, USB |
| Mac Users | Although a PC is recommended, if you choose to bring an Apple (MacIntosh) computer, please ensure that you have Boot Camp installed as well as Windows 8.1 or greater to enable your device to run in Windows
mode.
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Applied and Media Arts: Animation and Graphics Program Specifications*
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (6th or 7th Generation) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 – English – Security updates applied |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive | 1 TB or more |
| Optical Device | DVD-RW (optional) |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi wireless n |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Display | 1920 x 1080 HD Resolution
17” Screen Recommended |
| Video Card | Dedicated 2GB Memory Minimum (6-8 GB recommended) Minimum: NVIDIA Geforce GT 1050 |
| Expansion Ports | External Display Port (HDMI preferred), External Microphone/Line-In, Headphone/Line out, USB |
| Example | Alienware 17 laptop from Del, MSI Apache Pro |
| Mac Users | Although a PC is recommended, if you choose to bring an Apple (MacIntosh) computer, please ensure that you have Boot Camp installed as well as Windows 8.1 or greater to enable your device to run in Windows
mode.
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Civil/Building Engineering Technology Program Specifications*
| Processor | Intel i7 |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1 (or higher, 10 preferred) – English |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Hard Drive | 500 GB |
| Optical Device | DVD-RW (optional) |
| Wireless LAN | Wi-Fi wireless n |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Display | Dedicated 2GB video card
1,280 x 1,024 true color video display adapter (1,600 x 1,200 with true color recommended, multiple monitors are supported) |
| Expansion Ports | External Display, External Microphone/Line-In, Headphone/Line out, USB, HDMI, MS-Mouse or 3Dconnexion®-compliant device |
| Mac Users | Although a PC is recommended, if you choose to bring an Apple (MacIntosh) computer, please ensure that you have Boot Camp installed as well as Windows 8.1 or greater to enable your device to run in Windows
mode.
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* These specifications are subject to change at any time.