The following information is provided to assist you in purchasing your IT Standard computer specification. Memory and CPU in these recommendations assume that a computer needs to last at least three (3) years for a laptop and four-five (4-5) years on a desktop. All CMI Employees and Students have free access to Microsoft Office Suite to install (PC only) on their computers.
All online and virtual software needed for your classes will be available either free or with substantial discounts through the campus bookstore.
Computer Hardware Specification For New Purchase
(If you have any questions, please email helpdesk@cmi.edu)
| PC/Laptop | Minimum Specifications: | Mac | Minimum Specification: |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Processor (CPU) |
Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 CPU or the latest |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel i5 CPU |
|
Memory |
8GB RAM |
Memory |
8 GB RAM |
|
Storage |
256 GB SSD |
Storage |
256 GB SSD |
|
Audio Sound/Camera |
Webcam with Microphone |
Audio Sound/Camera |
Webcam with Micronphone |
| PC/Laptop | Recommended Specifications: | Mac | Recommended Specifications: |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Processor (CPU) |
Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 CPU or the latest |
Processor (CPU) |
Intel i7 CPU |
|
Memory |
16 GB RAM |
Memory |
16 GB RAM |
|
Storage |
512 SGB SSD or larger |
Storage |
512 SGB SSD or larger |
|
Audio/Camera |
Webcam with microphone |
Audio Sound/Camera |
Webcam with microphone |
