RECOMMENDED COMPUTER CONFIGURATIONS FOR ICT STUDENTS
Laptop Computers
Recommended Specifications
Note: We recommend purchasing a laptop with below specifications or specifications exceeding the mentioned. If you prefer to buy a device with high performance, please obtain advice from an IT professional in the department.
| Component | Specification |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (8th generation or newer) or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB (or higher. 16 GB Preferred) |
| Operating System (OS) | Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64 |
| Storage | 500 GB (or higher) Internal Storage |
| Display | 13″ LCD monitor, resolution of 1600 x 900 or better. |
| Network Adapter | 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter (Inbuilt WiFi preferred) |
| Other | Internal or external Webcam
Lock (Only if necessary) Carrying case External hard drive for backups (Only if necessary) |
Desktop Computers
Recommended Specifications
Note: We recommend purchasing a laptop with below specifications or specifications exceeding the mentioned. If you prefer to buy a device with high performance, please obtain advice from an IT professional in the department.
| Component | Specification |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (9th generation or newer) or equivalent |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Operating System (OS) | Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64 |
| Storage | 500 GB (or higher) Internal SSD |
| Display | 24″ LED monitor |
| Network Adapter | 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter |
| Other | Internal or external Webcam (Only if necessary) Lock (Only if necessary) External hard drive for backups (Only if necessary) |