Software
Food is not permitted near our high performance computers; drinks are only permitted with lids.
To log into our DSC computers you will need to enter the custom login credentials provided by the DSC; NOT YOUR CCID
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BOOK A COMPUTER
Located in 2-20X, our high performance computer lab provides gaming-quality computers and a wide range of specialized software. All machines have a large RAM capacity, and can handle data-heavy projects.
Bookings Required
All computer time must be booked. Requests can be made in-person at our service desk in 2-20 Cameron Library, or by email at dsc.library@ualberta.ca.
- Users can book up to a maximum of 10 hours per week.
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- Users who require computer access for complex processing or require overnight access to collect data will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please check with staff at the time of booking.
In-Person or Remote Access
Computers can be accessed:
- In-person during operational hours, or
- Remotely (available during operational and non-operational hours).
- For remote access, please allow up to two business days for custom login credentials to be generated.
- Access credentials will be emailed to the user.
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE + APPLICATIONS
High Performance PCs
Click on a computer to view.
SPECS
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24C
- RAM: 128GB
- STORAGE: 4TB 2+2 RAID 0
- GPU: Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell
SOFTWARE
- 7Zip
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Anaconda3 (Python 3.7.3)
- Arduino
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Beyond 2020 Professional Browser
- Blender
- Cyberduck
- DaVinci Resolve
- Epic Games Launcher
- FileZilla
- Gephi
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- IrfanView
- Jupyter Lab
- K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Mozilla Firefox
- Notepad ++
- NVivo 15
- PuTTY
- QGIS
- QSR NCapture
- REAPER
- R for Windows
- Rhino 8
- RStudio
- Unity 6
- Unreal Engine 5
- VLC Media Player
- WinSCP
- Zoom (64-bit)
SPECS
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24C
- RAM: 128GB
- STORAGE: 4TB 2+2 RAID 0
- GPU: Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell
SOFTWARE
- 7Zip
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Agisoft Metashape Education
- Anaconda3 (Python 3.7.3)
- Arduino
- Audacity
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Beyond 2020 Professional Browser
- Blender
- Cyberduck
- DaVinci Resolve
- Epic Games Launcher
- FileZilla
- Gephi
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- IrfanView
- Jupyter Lab
- K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Mozilla Firefox
- Notepad ++
- PuTTY
- QGIS
- QSR NCapture
- REAPER
- R for Windows
- Rhino 8
- RStudio
- Unity 6
- Unreal Engine 5
- VLC Media Player
- WinSCP
- Zoom (64-bit)
SPECS
- CPU: Intel 6134 Xeon 3.2 8C (Dual Processor)
- RAM: 128GB
- STORAGE: 1TB + 10 TB RAID
- GPU: Nvidia Quadro P2000
SOFTWARE
- Abelton Live 10 Standard
- ActivePerl
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Anaconda3 (Python 3.7.3)
- Arduino
- Audacity
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Beyond 2020 Professor Browser
- Blackmagic RAW Common Components
- Blender
- Cyberduck
- DaVinci Resolve
- Document Express DjVu Plug-in
- Epic Games Launcher
- FileZilla
- Gephi
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- Handbrake
- Hindenburg
- IrfanView
- Isadora 3
- K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
- MATLAB
- Meshmixer
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Mozilla Firefox ESR
- MySQL Connector C++ 8.0
- PuTTY
- QGIS
- R
- RStudio
- Sublime Text Build
- Unity 6
- VLC Media Player
- WinSCP
- Wondershare UniConvertor
- Zoom (64-bit)
SPECS
- CPU: Intel 6134 Xeon 3.2 8C (Dual Processor)
- RAM: 128GB
- STORAGE: 1TB + 10 TB RAID
- GPU: Nvidia Quadro P2000
SOFTWARE
- Ableton Live 10 Standard
- ActivePerl
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Anaconda3 (Python 3.7.3)
- Arduino
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Beyond 2020 Professional Browser
- Blackmagic RAW Common Components
- Blender
- Cyberduck
- DaVinci Resolve
- Document Express DjVu Plug-in
- Epic Games Launcher
- FileZilla
- Gephi
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- IrfanView
- K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
- MATLAB
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- Meshmixer
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Mozilla Firefox ESR
- MySQL Connector C++ 8.0
- Notepad ++
- NVivo 15
- PuTTY release 0.80
- QGIS Lima
- QSR NCapture
- R
- REAPER
- Rhino 8
- RStudio
- Slicer
- Sublime Text Build
- Thunderbolt Software
- Unity 6
- VLC Media Player
- WinSCP
- Zoom (64-bit)
SPECS
- CPU: Intel Xeon w7-3555
- RAM: 128GB
- STORAGE: 4TB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 5000 Ada
SOFTWARE
- 7Zip
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Anaconda3 (Python 3.7.3)
- Arduino
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Beyond 2020 Professional Browser
- Blender
- Cyberduck
- DaVinci Resolve
- Epic Games Launcher
- FileZilla
- Gephi
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- IrfanView
- K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Mozilla Firefox
- Notepad ++
- PuTTY
- QGIS
- QSR NCapture
- REAPER
- R for Windows
- Rhino 8
- RStudio
- Unity 6
- Unreal Engine 5
- VLC Media Player
- WinSCP
- Zoom (64-bit)
SPECS
- CPU: Intel Xeon w7-3555
- RAM: 128GB
- STORAGE: 4TB
- GPU: Nvidia RTX 5000 Ada
SOFTWARE
- 7Zip
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Anaconda3 (Python 3.7.3)
- Arduino
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Fusion
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- Beyond 2020 Professional Browser
- Blender
- Cyberduck
- DaVinci Resolve
- Epic Games Launcher
- FileZilla
- Gephi
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- IrfanView
- Jupyter Lab
- K-Lite Mega Codec Pack
- MATLAB
- Microsoft Edge
- Microsoft Office
- Mozilla Firefox
- Notepad ++
- PuTTY
- QGIS
- QSR NCapture
- REAPER
- R for Windows
- Rhino 8
- RStudio
- Unity 6
- Unreal Engine 5
- VLC Media Player
- WinSCP
- Zoom (64-bit)
DIGITIZATION STATION
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Amazon Coretto 8
- Anaconda3 (Python 3.7.8)
- Arduino
- Atom
- Audacity
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Maya
- Autodesk Mudbox
- BB Edit
- Blackmagic Proxy Generator Lite
- Blender
- Cyberduck
- DaVinci Resolve
- Epic Games Launcher
- FileZilla
- FineReader
- Gephi
- Google Chrome
- Google Earth Pro
- HandBrake
- Julia
- Keka
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac
- Mozilla Firefox ESR
- Photo Booth
- Processing
- Python
- QGIS Lima
- QuickTime Player
- R
- RStudio
- SilverFast
- Slicer
- Sublime Text Build
- Tableau Public
- TextEdit
- Time Machine
- VLC Media Player
HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER LAB MAP
CONNECT REMOTELY
To connect remotely to a DSC computer, you will need to install both Cisco AnyConnect VPN client and Microsoft Remote Desktop client on your remote computer.
ADDITIONAL U OF A COMPUTER LABS
The U of A provides computer access across all campuses with access to a variety of software.
U of A students, staff, and faculty can log in with their CCIDs. Visitors to the U of A can obtain access to non-DSC workstations on-campus (and most Library resources) with a Library Network Access ID.
- U of A Library Workstations
- U of A Lab Details
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- Click on the lab's location for hours and software availability.