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Last Updated: 8.1.2007

The studio environment gives students a chance to learn about the benefits of working in a networked environment. From working with team based projects to integrating the internet into their design students are able to use technology to enhance the traditional design sequence. Beginning in the 3rd year, students enrolled in the studio will be required to provide their own computers and software. Minimum recommendations are:

Laptop Specifications

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.00GHz 4M L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB

2GB DDR-667MHz SDRAM

80GB HDD 7200 RPM

CDRW/DVD+RW Combo Drive

512 MB Video Card (not integrated)

15.4” LCD WUXGA

802.11G Wi-Fi

Windows XP Pro SP2*

3YR Onsite Warranty with Accidental Damage Coverage


 

Desktop Specifications

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz 4M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB

2GB DDR2-800MHz SDRAM

80GB HDD 10K RPM 8MB Cache

CDRW/DVD+RW Combo Drive

256MB Video Card

17” LCD Monitor

802.11G Wi-Fi

Windows XP Pro SP2*

3YR Onsite Warranty with Accidental Damage Coverage

 

Software
Specifications

Office 2003 Professional

AutoCad 2008 Student Edition

3d Studio Max V. 9.0

Adobe CS2

















* Some of the School’s software is incompatible with Microsoft Vista, therefore we do not recommend students purchase computers with the Vista operating system.

** Please note that the specifications on this page are taken from the Recommended Specifications for our most complex software programs one of which are listed on this page under the software section (above right). Students are not required to purchase machines with these exact specifications; however these specifications should be used as a guide for determining what to look for.

*** Software can be found at discounted rates by searching for academic priced software though any search engine.

Check out the DELL Initiative page for more information.

Studio Setup

Follow these steps to setup your computer for Internet Access:

Windows XP

Windows 2000 Pro