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Computer Specifications for BSc in IT Students

Laptops

Recommended Specifications

Note: We recommend purchasing a laptop with the below specifications or those exceeding the mentioned criteria. If you prefer to acquire a higher-performance device, please consult with an IT professional in the department for personalized advice.

ComponentSpecification
Processor

Intel Core i5 (12th generation or newer) / AMD Ryzen 5 (5000 series or newer) or equivalent

Memory

16 GB (Recommended for multitasking and smooth app development)

Operating System (OS)

Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (64-bit) or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Only if you are familiar with Linux distros)

Storage

512 GB SSD (Preferred for faster performance) or 1 TB HDD + 256 GB SSD (Hybrid Option)

Display

14” or 15.6” IPS, resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) or higher; consider OLED panels for enhanced color accuracy

Network Adapter

802.11ax (WiFi 6) 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter (Inbuilt WiFi preferred)

Other
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe / AMD Radeon (Dedicated GPU is entirely optional but beneficial – NVIDIA GTX 1650 or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB-C (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort support), HDMI, Ethernet (Optional but useful for wired connections)
  • 6-cell battery, offering at least 6-8 hours of runtime
  • Lock (Only if necessary)
  • Carrying case
  • External hard drive for backups (Only if necessary)

Desktops

Recommended Specifications

Note: We recommend purchasing a desktop computer (For studies, laptop is the recommended option since you may have to carry your computer to the university most of the time) with the below specifications or those exceeding the mentioned criteria. If you prefer to acquire a higher-performance device, please consult with an IT professional in the department for personalized advice.

ComponentSpecification
Processor

Intel Core i5 (12th generation or newer) / AMD Ryzen 5 (5000 series or newer) or equivalent

Memory

16 GB DDR5 (Recommended for multitasking and smooth app development)

Operating System (OS)

Microsoft Windows 11 Professional (64-bit) / Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Linux environments)

Storage

1 TB NVMe SSD (Preferred) or 512 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD (Hybrid for larger storage)

Display

24” IPS LED monitor, resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) or higher

Network Adapter

802.11ax (WiFi 6) 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter (Inbuilt or external)

Other
  • Integrated Intel UHD / AMD Radeon (Dedicated GPU optional – NVIDIA RTX 3050 or equivalent for Unity or graphic-intensive tasks)

  • Internal or external 1080p (For online classes and virtual meetings)

  • 500W 80+ Bronze (Minimum, with capacity to upgrade components)

  • External hard drive for backups (Only if necessary)