Web browsing, Microsoft Office-type applications, connecting to a remote computer. This is the minimum recommendation for all students in CHS.
Web browsing, Microsoft Office-type applications, connecting to a remote computer, video creation/editing, modeling, specialized software, Creative Cloud applications, etc.
Processor
Intel Core i5 or Apple M1
Intel Core i7/i9 or Apple M1
Cores
2
4
Memory
8 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
Type
SSD
SSD
Video Card
Integrated
Integrated*
Resolution
1366×768
1920×1080 (Full HD)
* AESHM (Apparel, Merchandising and Design, Event Management, Hospitality Management): It is strongly recommended that students purchase a computer with a dedicated graphics card to work with 3D modeling software. Additionally, the Lectra suite taught in AMD courses is only compatible with Windows and not Mac.
Software
Information on software available for educational use can be found in the following ISU ServiceNow knowledge base article: KB0011096
Information on remotely accessing some software can be found in the following ISU ServiceNow knowledge base article: KB001442
