Student Personal Computers
CCEC maintains computer laboratories to give students access to certain, discipline-specific software applications on Windows computers. While we attempt to have these labs open, security and lab control impose limits to the lab hours. Most students use personal computers to supplement their use of lab computers. UNF is also proud to offer a Virtual Lab that gives you access to all your major-specific software whereever you have internet access.
Here we offer technical recommendations based on our experience that you may find useful.
| Feature | Computing Major | Engineering or Construction Management Major |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 (64-bit) *Apple computers are not recommended* |
Windows 11 (64-bit) or any 64-bit Linux with virtualized Windows *Apple computers are not recommended* |
| Processor (CPU) | 64-bit Intel i5 (14th generation or later) or AMD equivalent | 12–16 cores or more, modern high-IPC processors, for example:
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| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB or more | 64 GB (advanced simulation or large assemblies) or 32 GB (CAD, 3D modeling, multitasking) |
| Storage | 500 GB or larger SSD | NVMe SSD, 500 GB or larger (cloud storage is provided for files) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) | Integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe or AMD 780M) Recommended for specific use cases:
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Professional / workstation-class GPU, for example:
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| Wireless Networking | 802.11ax minimum (Wi-Fi 6 / 6E / 7) WPA2-Enterprise or WPA3 |
802.11 g/n/ac/6/6E WPA2 or WPA3 |
| Webcam and Microphone | Built-in webcam (720p or higher) and microphone | Built-in webcam (720p or higher) and microphone |
| Ports | USB Type-A (or dongle equivalent) USB-C (USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt) Ethernet (RJ-45) or dongle |
USB Type-A (or dongle equivalent) USB-C (USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt) Ethernet (RJ-45) or dongle |
| Backup Hardware | UNF students are provided Microsoft OneDrive cloud backup | UNF students are provided Microsoft OneDrive cloud backup |
| Display / Resolution | 15-inch or larger display Minimum resolution: 1920 × 1080 2560 × 1440 (QHD) recommended; 4K supported |
15-inch or larger display Minimum resolution: 1920 × 1080 2560 × 1440 (QHD) recommended; 4K supported |
| Important Notice | *Software required for your program may not run on a Mac. The college does not support attempts to install required software on macOS.* | |
Computer Issues
For those having issues with your personal computer, Including connecting to the UNF Wi-Fi or the UNF VPN using Forticlent, the ITS Help Desk may be able to help. ITS Help Desk
If you are unable to install the Engineering or Construction Management specific software assigned by your professor, Please send an email to Bob Roggio @ cec-help@unf.edu with your details.
UNF's Virtual Lab provides access to software applications from any computing device – laptops, desktops, tablets and smartphones – from any location, at any time.
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.