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Computer Requirements for Engineering

Minimum Recommended Windows Based Computer Requirements for Engineering:

  • CPU:  DualCore, 2.5 GHz or higher (Quad Core, 1.7 GHz or higher)
  • Memory:  4GB RAM minimum (8 GB RAM recommended)
  • Graphics: Discrete Graphics (ATI or NVIDIA) – INTEL Integrated Graphics is not recommended
  • Hard Drive: 250 GB (bigger is better also look for 7200 RPM drive)
  • Screen: 15+" diagonal with 1600 x 900 resolution
  • Network: Wireless G or N and Wired 100 Base T
  • Operating System: Windows 7 Pro (64 bit) for new systems

Software Provided by University of Dayton:

  1. Microsoft Office
  2. Microsoft Vision
  3. Microsoft Project
  4. AutoCad
  5. NI Circuits Suite
  6. MatLab
  7. ChemCad (Chemical Engineers Only)

Suggested Additions:

  1. 1 TB External USB Drive for backup and entertainment files
  2. External LCD monitor (20") for dorm room
  3. Next Day, On-Site Warrantee Service Option

Apple Notebooks:

MACs are not recommended for use in engineering.  Although several students have successfully used MACs, none of the above software is certified for use on the MAC.  To run it, you must configure your MAC to boot Windows.  There may also be issues involved with interfacing to hardware in certain laboratories from the MAC.  These have not been tested, and MAC users are on their own when it comes to interfacing and engineering software issues on the MAC.