Engineering software can use a lot of computer resources so the recommended computer/laptop requirements are as follows:
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Operating System |
Windows 10 64-bit |
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RAM |
16 GB or more recommended |
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Processor |
3.3 Ghz or higher; Intel i5 processor above; recommended: i7 processor |
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Graphics Card |
Find the best for your system; 2GB video RAM (DDR3 or 4 is fine, DDR5 is better) |
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Hard Drive |
SSD for best performance, recommended 500GB |
Here is a list of software that students might have to use:
- AutoCAD
- Aspen
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Solid Works
- West Point Bridge Designer
- Maple
- Minitab
- Super Pro Designer
Note: It is possible to run most of the engineering software on Macintosh but we recommend Windows since all of our labs use Windows.