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Recommended Computer Specifications For 2013-2014: University of Kentucky, College of Design

The document provides recommended computer specifications for students in the College of Design at the University of Kentucky. It recommends a laptop with an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive or larger, Windows 7 or OS X operating system, and a dedicated graphics card. Acceptable laptop examples include MacBook Pros, Dell Precision, and Sony Vaio models, with prices ranging from $1600-2700. Either Mac or Windows systems can be used, though Macs experience fewer issues. Additional recommended equipment includes a flash drive and external backup hard drive. Commonly used software includes Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Photoshop and more. The technology coordinator can be

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Recommended Computer Specifications For 2013-2014: University of Kentucky, College of Design

The document provides recommended computer specifications for students in the College of Design at the University of Kentucky. It recommends a laptop with an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 750GB hard drive or larger, Windows 7 or OS X operating system, and a dedicated graphics card. Acceptable laptop examples include MacBook Pros, Dell Precision, and Sony Vaio models, with prices ranging from $1600-2700. Either Mac or Windows systems can be used, though Macs experience fewer issues. Additional recommended equipment includes a flash drive and external backup hard drive. Commonly used software includes Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Photoshop and more. The technology coordinator can be

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Recommended Computer Specifications for 2013-2014

University of Kentucky, College of Design

Laptop Requirement: As of Spring 2012 We will be requiring all students to have a laptop to be able to do their
work within their studios with the following Minimum Requirements. This level of computer is currently necessary
for the first year Interior Design Students. First Year Architecture students may be able to use an older existing
machine for their general classwork and get a higher powered machine according to the spec below before their
second year starts.
Minimum System Requirements
CPU Chip either Multi-Core Intel Xeon, I5 Series, I7 Series, or AMD equivalent with SSE2
Windows 7 or 8 64 Bit Enterprise, Ultimate or Professional (Not Windows Home) or Apple Mountain Lion OS
8GB Ram or better (16GB Recommended)
750gb Hard Drive or larger
Direct X 10 capable video card or better
Wireless Network Card
Some Examples Apple Macbook Pro, Dell precision M4600/6600, Dell XPS, Sony Vaio F Series.
Expect to spend $1600-2700 (summer 2013 prices).
Macintosh vs. Windows: Many of our students and faculty are currently using Macintosh equipment due to
virtually no malware issues. All but two of the program we use (Rhino and Revit) are on both operating systems.
Either operating system will work for our program, we just have fewer issues and downtime from our Macs.
The current Intel Based Macintosh computers will run both the Macintosh & Windows Operating Systems and can
be used in all of our classes. They must be configured to run Bootcamp, but can be supplemented with the
programs Parallels or VMware Fusion. Both programs have pros and cons, but are functionally the same. Help
with setting this up can be provided by our IT staff if necessary.
Other Equipment: A minimum 8GB Flash key or flash drive is required. Some of our students use iPods, other
MP3 players or shirt pocket sized hard drives to carry their work around on. A decent printer is recommended but
there are Black & White and Color printers available in most of the campus computing labs for a small printing
fee. The Pence Hall Computing Lab and our Funkhouser Lab are equipped with wide format plotters for studio
printing projects. A separate backup hard drive is highly recommended to have and leave at your home. Do not
ever have your backup drive and your computer in your backpack or studio at the same time. They do
sometimes grow legs and walk away when not watched over properly.
Software we use: Microsoft Office, AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Revit, Bentley Microstation, Rhinoceros 3D,
Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Lamina Design, Adobe Indesign, and
Google Sketchup. Other packages may be supported or taught in specific studios or by specific faculty members.
Many of these packages are available for free or very inexpensively through the University. Please do not
purchase software before checking with our IT staff or your Professors.
Useful Links:
http://uky.edu/design
http://www.academicsuperstore.com/
http://google.com/sketchup
http://students.autodesk.com
http://download.uky.edu

http://download.com
http://rhino3d.com
http://adobe.com
http://uky.edu/ebuy
http://cdw.com
http://apple.com
http://dell.com

Feel free to contact our Technology Coordinator at the email address or phone number listed below.

Michael Culp, Technology Coordinator, [email protected] or 859-257-9413

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