Computer Buying Guide

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)