Interior Design Computer Requirements
You will use computers extensively in the interior design program. We have developed the following recommendations for you to help you decide what type of computer to purchase while you take interior design classes.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit version 21H2 | Windows 11 64-bit version 22H2 |
| Processor | Intel or AMD 2.5-2.9 GHz | Intel or AMD 3+ GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| *Graphics Card | 2 GB or higher: NVIDIA or AMD | 4 GB NVIDIA or AMD |
| Hard drive space | 256 GB SSD or higher with 30 GB available hard-disk space | 256 GB or higher with 50 GB available hard-disk space |
| Monitor Resolution | 1920x1080 |
*Graphics card should be independent video, not “shared” video, and must be NVIDIA or AMD, Intel is not compatible with all software
You are strongly advised to refer to the system requirements of the following interior design programs:
- AutoCAD
- Complete a certified graphics hardware check
- Complete a certified graphics hardware check
- Revit
- Configura CET
- Enscape
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- SketchUp
- Get assistance with updating your video card.
- Check your computer's compatibility with the software.
(This specification will be updated annually.)
If you have questions related to the software taught at the CMU Interior Design program and computer specifications, please contact Professor Zuo.
