Laptop standards (FBIT - Game Development)

Laptop standards (FBIT - Game Development)

Use the minimum specifications table below as a guideline when acquiring a machine for your 2025-26 courses. These specifications are recommended for successful Ontario Tech University software usage. 

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Students in this program MUST have a Windows PC. Mac hardware running Windows OS is NOT an acceptable alternative.

	Windows PC
Certification	VR Ready Certification
Operating system	Windows 11 64-bit (Pro edition is preferred) Windows 11 S is not supported due to restricted functionality Windows must have the latest updates installed
Processor type	Intel: Core i5/ Core Ultra 5 or better AMD: Ryzen 5 or better
Ports	A Thunderbolt 3.0 or later port is recommended
Memory	Minimum 16GB RAM, Recommended 32GB RAM
Hard drive	Minimum 500GB (SSD recommended)
Graphics card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or better (AMD and Intel GPUs are not acceptable alternatives)
Wireless network card	Card supporting wireless N
Virus protection	Windows Defender is included with Windows 10 for free.
Handset	Wired or wireless headset with microphone (or working laptop microphone)
Webcam	A webcam is required.
Ethernet	A machine with an Ethernet adapter, or an Ethernet dongle, is required.
Recommended accessories	Ontario Tech University projectors support VGA and HDMI only. If your machine does not have a supported display connector, you may be required to purchase an adapter. The following additional accessories are recommended: Xbox One controller Wacom or comparable tablet accessory

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a Macbook?
No, computers running macOS are not permitted. All the software used in your program is Windows-based.