Computer/Laptop Specification

Engineering software can use a lot of computer resources so the recommended computer/laptop requirements are as follows:

Operating System

Windows 11 64-bit

RAM

16 GB or more recommended

Processor

3.3 Ghz or higher; Intel i5 processor above; recommended: i7 processor

Graphics Card

Find the best for your system; 2GB video RAM (DDR3 or 4 is fine, DDR5 is better)

Hard Drive

SSD for best performance, recommended 500GB

Here is a list of software that students might have to use:

  • AutoCAD
  • Aspen
  • MATLAB
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Solid Works
  • Minitab

Note: It is possible to run most of the engineering software on Macintosh but we recommend Windows since all of our labs use Windows.

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2121 Euclid Ave., WH 305
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214

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2300 Chester Avenue
Phone: 216-687-2555
Fax: 216-687-9280
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