These are CBU's recommended computer specifications for engineering students. For more information on CBU information technology, please visit our ITS website at
http://dev.cbu.edu/cbu/resources/its/index.htm
. The campus network's bandwidth is 20Mbps.
Hardware Recommendations:
| Hardware |
Recommended |
Minimum |
| Platform |
Laptop or Desktop |
Laptop or Desktop |
| Processor |
1.8 GHz Dual Core processor (or faster) or equivalent |
1.8 GHz Dual Core processor or equivalent |
| RAM |
4 Gb |
3 Gb |
| Hard Drive |
120 GB (7200 rpm) |
120 GB |
| Video Card |
DirectX Compatible Video
Card with 512 Mb Memory (for graphic intensive fields) |
DirectX Compatible Video Card with at least 256 Mb RAM |
| Ethernet Adapter |
10/100 Base-T
Intel, 3Com, Xircom, or Linksys |
10/100 Base-T
Intel, 3Com, Xircom, or Linksys |
| Operating System |
Windows 7.0 |
Windows XP Professional
Windows 7.0 |
| Other |
CD-RW
DVD-RW
1 Gb USB Flash Drive |
CD-RW
DVD-RW
1 Gb USB Flash Drive |
| Note: For wireless, connections should be IEEE 802.11b/g compatible |
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SOFTWARE RECOMMENDATIONS:
| Major |
Recommended Software |
| Chemical & Biochemical Engineering |
- Norton Antivirus
- Microsoft Office 2007* |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering |
- Norton Antivirus
- Microsoft Office 2007*
- Microstation Student Version |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering |
- Norton Antivirus
- Microsoft Office 2007* |
| Mechanical Engineering |
- Norton Antivirus
- Microsoft Office 2007*
- Pro/ENGINEER (requires OpenGL graphics support) |
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Although we don't endorse any specific companies, here are some popular stores at which you may use your educational discount:
*Microsoft Office 2007 to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Microsoft Works is NOT an acceptable substitute.
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