Computer Specifications
For students enrolled in architecture, a more robust laptop system than appears on the CPIT website is required. The following system has increased processor and graphics capabilities, which may prove invaluable to your studies at CUA. Please be aware that it is mandatory for all incoming architecture students to have a laptop computer.
Instructions for Use:
1. Determine which level computer you are going to purchase.
2. Contact manufacturers below [click on logo] for pricing.
3. Order computer directly from manufacturer [you are not limited to manufacturers shown below].
Tier 1
| System Type | Laptop / Notebook |
| Processor | Intel® CoreTM i5 (2540M, 2520M) |
| Operating System | Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-Bit MAC OS X + BootCamp |
| Chipset | Intel® HM65 |
| Ports | 4 USB Ports |
| Monitor | 15.6" FHD(1920x1080): UltraSharp™ , wide view, anti-glare, LED-backlit |
| Memory | 8GB to 16GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 4 DIMMS |
| Video Card | NVIDIA Quadro 1000M with 2GB GDDR3 dedicated memory |
| Hard Drive | 500GB6 hard drive (7200RPM) |
| Network Card [NIC] | Integrated 1 Gigabit Network Card |
| Wireless Networking | 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN + Bluetooth |
| DVD-Rom Drive | 8X DVD+/-RW Drive |
| Service Warranty | 3 Years |
Tier 2
| System Type | Laptop / Notebook |
| Processor | Intel® CoreTM i7 (2920XM) |
| Operating System | Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-Bit MAC OS X + BootCamp |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel® QM67 Express |
| Ports | 6 USB Ports |
| Monitor | 17.3" Full HD (1920x1080) with GlassView LCD |
| Memory | 8GB to 32GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 4 DIMMS |
| Video Card | NVIDIA Quadro 4000M with 2GB GDDR5 dedicated memory |
| Hard Drive | 500GB6 hard drive (7200RPM) |
| Network Card [NIC] | Integrated 1 Gigabit Network Card |
| Wireless Networking | 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN + Bluetooth |
| DVD-Rom Drive | 8X DVD+/-RW Drive |
| Service Warranty | 3 Years |
Software
Required Software for First Year Students:
[*] Adobe Acrobat
[**] Microsoft Office Suite
[**] Symantec Anti-Virus or McAfee Anti-Virus
[*] SpyBot
[****] Adobe Creative Suite 5 Design Premium
[*] AutoCAD Architecture
[**] Rhinoceros
Additional Required Software for Third Year Students:
Notes:
* Free software download from manufacturer
** Software can be ordered from manufacturer or purchased at CUA
*** Software must be purchased directly from manufacturer
**** Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection can be substituted
[includes software in Design Premium + Premiere Pro + others]
