Student Laptop Recommendation

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Check with your College/Department for computer requirements for your field of study before purchasing a computer.

 

Minimum Computer Recommendations:

 

Operating System

  • Windows 10 or 11
  • MacOS 10.14 (Mojave) or newer.

 

Processor

  • Windows: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 or better.
  • Mac: Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 or better.
(Note: M1 Macs are currently unable to run Windows through Boot Camp.)

 

Storage

  • 256 gigabytes or larger solid-state drives.

 

Memory (RAM)

  • 8 gigabytes or more for typical use.
  • 16 gigabytes or more for AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other graphic and video-intensive applications.