Student Personal Computers

CCEC Computers

CCEC maintains computer laboratories to give students access to certain, discipline-specific software applications on Windows computers, which may not be accessible anywhere else on campus. CCEC's computer laboratories are *3124 and 3126 in building 15 (John E. Matthews Jr. Computer Science Building) and **computer lab 2307 in Building 04 (Skinner - Jones Hall).

Note:

Science and engineering professionals often require more powerful computer systems than might be used for everyday functions. Portability is often a key feature for our students, so we concentrate here on notebook/laptop configurations. What we present below are some relatively current, minimum specifications students should use to guide purchasing decisions. Following these guidelines will ensure the discipline-specific software will run on your computer. Please note, MAC's or other Apple computers are not recommended for our programs as much of the software and required projects in class and in the field are not compatible. While we will do our best to support computer challenges, we will not attempt to force software or project compatibility where it is not recommended.

Computer Minimum Recommended Requirements for Personal Computers
Features	Computing Major:	Engineering or Construction Management Major:
Operating System	MS Windows 10 or greater *Apple computers are not* recommended**	MS Windows 10 or any 64-bit Linux with virtual Windows *Apple computers are not* recommended**
Processor (CPU)	64-bit Dual Core Processor with Hardware Virtualization Support and an Intel i5 or AMD equivalent or better.	64-bit Quad Core Processor, Intel i5, or AMD equivalent (i7 preferred) or better
RAM	6 GB or greater	16GB or greater
Hard Disk Drive/SSD	250 GB or Larger Standard Drive	500 GB or larger HDD 7200 RPM or SSD
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)	Integrated or Dedicated	Integrated or Dedicated 512 MB
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/6e (WPA2/WPA3)	802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/6e (WPA2/WPA3)
Webcam / Mic	Built-in 720p or greater, with webcam & mic	Built-in 720p or greater, with webcam & mic
Ports	USB 3.0/2.0	USB 3.0/2.0

Computer Issues:

For those having issues with your personal computer, Including connecting to the Wi-Fi or the VPN the Help Desk on the first floor in library may be able to help

Deals on computers

UNF has negotiated discounts for our students from a number of vendors, including:

Loaners

The Thomas G. Carpenter Library has a limited supply of laptops available for short-term checkout. Please visit the Library, laptop computer checkout policy for more information.

are not compatible.

*During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the labs in Bldg. 15 are open during the week and the hours are not extended.

**Labs in Bldg. 04 are open during posted hours.