Computer Recommendation

Computer recommendation (Specification of computers based on program)
Computer recommendation (Specification of computers based on program)

In the context of the pandemic, teachers are preparing to give several distance courses this fall. You will find below the information that will allow you to determine the type of computer you will need in order to be able to follow your courses remotely and use the different software that the College makes available. 
We invite you to provide yourself, by the fall, with a computer mainly dedicated to your studies and to plan a quiet place that promotes concentration. 
The government is currently studying the setting up of a student financial assistance program for the acquisition of computers. We will let you know the details as soon as we know more.

For any question or issue related to your computer or the use of technologies for the fall of 2020:  OCTOPUS

Computer recommended for your study program

For students, our recommendations and minimum system requirements are meant to provide general guidelines on which computer configurations work best during fall semester 2020.

If you are a student in any of the following programs, you will require an advanced computer configuration:

  • Architectural Technology
  • Building Systems Engineering Technology
  • Computer Engineering Technology
  • Computer Science Technology
  • Office Systems Technology: Micropublishing and Hypermedia

If you are a student in any other program, you will require a base computer configuration:

Suggested Computer Specifications

Recommended Configurations

We support the following minimum computer configurations which you can use to connect to the campus-wide network.
Note: The following lists minimum requirements that allow for network connectivity and other basic functions. If you are planning on purchasing a new computer, please use the recommended configurations below.
We recommend systems that meet or exceed the following specifications:

BASE

ADVANCED 
Processor (CPU): i5 Processor (CPU): i7
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home/Professional x64  Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home/Professional x64
Memory: 8GB Memory: 16GB
Storage: 256GB SSD Storage: 256GB SSD

Webcam/Microphone:

  • required built-in webcams/microphones

Webcam/Microphone:

  • required built-in webcams/microphones
Wireless: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter Wireless: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter