CVTC Student Technology Recommendations
CVTC recommends that you have access to a personal computer or device with these minimum requirements and have reliable Wi-Fi at home or off-campus:
Windows
Mac
Operating system
Windows 11 64-bit
*Windows 10 64-bit (*until 10/14/25)
Sonoma v14.5 (recommended)
Ventura v13.6.7
Minimum System Requirements
RAM: 8GB
Hard Drive: 256GB
Processor: i5 Intel Core Processor
Macbook Air or Mac mini
RAM: 8GB
Hard Drive: 256GB
8-core CPU
Apple M2
Higher System Requirements
RAM: 16GB (or hither)
Hard Drive: 512 GB SSD (or higher)
Processor: i7 Intel Core Processor (or higher)
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2000 (or higher)
Macbook Pro or iMac
RAM: 16GB (minimum)
Hard Drive: 512GB SSD (minimum)
10-Core CPU
Apple M3 Chip
Some programs have different requirements based on required software needed to complete the program.
Please check your Program Technology Requirements here.
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