PCs and Laptops

It is not recommended for students to purchase a PC/Laptop for their first year of classes as the lab computers contain all the tools required to complete assigned coursework. This also lets the student determine what they would like to use as they traverse the campus. Example a desktop in the dorm and a lightweight laptop for notes, etc.

If you would still like to purchase a laptop or desktop, each department has specifications that will assist you with your decision.

Minimum laptop requirements:

Note: Apple computers with M1 or M2 processors will not work due to difficulties with virtual machines meant for x86 processors.

Specification Minimum Requirements
CPU i7 or higher
Memory 16GB or higher
Video No requirements
Hard Drive 512GB SSD Hard drive
Screen 13" or higher
Network Wireless AC or higher
USB Ports 2 or more USB 3.0 or higher
Video Ports HDMI or display port
Operating System No requirements
Specification Minimum Requirements
CPU i5 or higher
Memory 8gb minimum
Video no req
Hard Drive 256 gb ssd or more
Screen no req
Network Wireless ac or higher
USB Ports 2 or more usb 3.0 or higher
Video Ports hdmi or display port
Operating System no req
Specification Minimum Requirements
CPU i7 or higher
Memory 16GB
Video Stand-alone (not integrated) Nvidia 1070 or higher - Nvidia 2070 or 3070 recommended
Hard Drive 512GB SSD Hard drive - 1TB recommended
Screen 15" 1920x1080 or higher
Network Wireless ac or higher
USB Ports 2 or more usb 3.0 or higher
Video Ports hdmi or display port
Operating System Windows 10
Specification Minimum Requirements
CPU i7 or higher, 4 or more cores preferred
Memory 16GB
Video Integrated Graphics is acceptable
Hard Drive 512GB SSD, 1TB SSD recommended
Screen 13" and larger recommended
Network Wireless ac or higher
USB Ports 3.0, 3.1, or C, minimum 2 ports
Video Ports hdmi or display port
Operating System Windows-10 Pro, Enterprise, or Ultimate

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Faculty: PC/Laptops

Recommended hardware specs for faculty machines:

Faculty/Staff Laptop Recommendations