Mobile Device – Mechanical Engineering

If you are in one of the following programs: Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technician

PC Windows Laptop – Custom Model is required for your program

Program specific recommendations are highlighted with **

  • Processor: 3 GHz or faster; Intel i7 or Xeon® E3, 3.2GHz or faster recommended**
  • 32 GB of RAM recommended **
  • Video: NVIDIA Quadro® or AMD FirePro™ / Radeon Pro card with 4 GB (or higher) dedicated memory recommended **
  • 250GB or larger SSD Hard Drive
  • 1 full size USB port
  • 15 inch or larger screen
  • Wireless 802.11ac
  • Windows 10 (Home, Educational, or Pro versions). Note: Windows 10S is not recommended for use at Algonquin College.

Your program has determined that a Windows based PC is required.
If you intend to use a Mac, you may be required to have your Mac laptop configured to run Windows based software.

For more information visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/byod/mac/.

For a list of recommended laptops sold through our Connections: The Campus Store that meet these requirements, see this page. You may choose any laptop as long as it meets the requirements above.