Mobile Device – Design Foundations

PC Windows Laptop – ‘Better’ Model – i5 or i7 is required for your program.

  • Intel Core i5 or i7 or equivalent processor
  • 16GB or more of RAM
  • 500GB or larger SSD Hard Drive
  • 1 full size USB port
  • Video card (consider a dedicated video with 1 GB of video memory)
  • Wireless 802.11ac
  • Windows 11 (Home, Educational, or Pro versions). Note: Windows 11S is not recommended for use at Algonquin College.

Students will need to be able to run Chief Architect Software. You can find the system requirements here – https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/sysreq.html

For a list of recommended laptops sold through our Connections: The Campus Store that meet these requirements, see this page. You may choose any laptop as long as it meets the requirements listed above.