CACM Laptop Requirements
Follow our laptop specification guide to ensure you're properly prepared for your achitecture or construction management program. Please keep in mind that Apple laptops do not meet the minimum needs for the CACM course curriculum.
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Critical hardware elements to review for your setup:
- RAM system memory
- Graphics capabilities and memory
- Hard drive memory
- Be sure to include an external backup drive and save work frequently
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Critical Software and Operating system notes:
- Windows 10 or higher supports the required software in the Architecture program.
- Apple OSX, Chrome OS, and Linux are not supported and Virtual Machines on these platforms do not completely work to the standards needed for our CACM courses.
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Primary Processor Recommendations:
Please refer to the recommended specifications currently published by Autodesk. This will allow adequate systems configuration for a majority of CACM coursework.
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/system-requirementsAdditional processor requirements list for Rhino:
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/System-requirements-for-Autodesk-T-Splines-Plug-in-for-Rhino.html?us_oa=akn-us&us_si=06ca9359-5c0d-415a-8fca-28f26258c208&us_st=system%20requirements%20autodesk%20t%20plug%20in%20for%20rhino
