Department Specific Computer Requirements

Windows Hardware Recommendations

• CPU: Intel Core i7, i9, Xeon E3, or AMD equivalent (We recommend i7 or higher)

• Memory: Minimum 8GB, Recommended: 16GB or more

• Video Card: NVIDIA Quadro M2200 4GB (We recommend Quadro M2200 or higher)

• Hard Disk: 256GB SSD (solid state drive) or larger

• Portable Storage: A USB flash drive is recommended (8GB or larger) or USB external hard drive

• Network Adapter: May need to purchase additional ethernet cable adapter depending on the model

• Network Cable: We recommend students bring their own 14-foot or longer CAT-6 ethernet network cable

• Warranty: Each student is strongly encouraged to have an extended warranty to cover the life of their laptop (3-4 years). This will help prevent unplanned costs and downtime for the student, or parents, in the event of a hardware malfunction or failure.

Apple Hardware Recommendations

• CPU: Intel Core i7 or Apple M Series

• Memory: Minimum 8GB, Recommended: 16GB or more

• Hard Disk: 256GB SSD (solid state drive) or larger 

• Portable Storage: A USB flash drive is recommended (8GB or larger) or USB external hard drive

• Network Adapter: May need to purchase additional ethernet cable adapter

• Network cable: We recommend students bring their own 14-foot or longer CAT-6 ethernet network cable

• Warranty: Each student is strongly encouraged to purchase AppleCare for their laptop (3 years). This will help prevent unplanned costs and downtime for the student, or parents, in the event of a hardware malfunction or failure.

Windows Hardware Recommendations

• CPU: Intel Core i7, i9, Xeon, or AMD equivalent (We recommend i7 or higher)

• Memory: Minimum 8GB, Recommended: 16GB or more

• Hard Disk: 256GB SSD (solid state drive) or larger

• Portable Storage: A USB flash drive is recommended (8GB or larger) or USB external hard drive

• Network Adapter: May need to purchase additional ethernet cable adapter depending on the model

• Network Cable: We recommend students bring their own 14-foot or longer CAT-6 ethernet network cable

• Warranty: Each student is strongly encouraged to have an extended warranty to cover the life of their laptop (3-4 years). This will help prevent unplanned costs and downtime for the student, or parents, in the event of a hardware malfunction or failure.

Apple Hardware Recommendations

• CPU: Intel Core i7 or Apple M Series

• Memory: Minimum 8GB, Recommended: 16GB or more

• Hard Disk: 256GB SSD (solid state drive) or larger 

• Portable Storage: A USB flash drive is recommended (8GB or larger) or USB external hard drive

• Network Adapter: May need to purchase additional ethernet cable adapter

• Network cable: We recommend students bring their own 14-foot or longer CAT-6 ethernet network cable

• Warranty: Each student is strongly encouraged to purchase AppleCare for their laptop (3 years). This will help prevent unplanned costs and downtime for the student, or parents, in the event of a hardware malfunction or failure.

Windows Hardware Recommendations 

Links:

https://www.solidworks.com/support/system-requirements

Resources:

• CPU: Intel Core i7 or better

• Memory: 16GB or more

• Video Card: Nvidia Quadro

• Hard Disk: 256GB SSD (solid state drive) or larger 

• Inputs: Two USB 3.0 ports, one thunderbolt (USB C) port, and SD card reader

• Network Adapter: May need to purchase additional ethernet cable adapter depending on the model

• Network Cable: We recommend students bring their own 14-foot or longer CAT-6 ethernet network cable

• Warranty: Each student is strongly encouraged to have an extended warranty to cover the life of their laptop (3-4 years). This will help prevent unplanned costs and downtime for the student, or parents, in the event of a hardware malfunction or failure.

Apple Hardware Recommendations

Apple computers are not compatible with the engineering software so engineering students need to purchase a Windows based computer.