Computer Recommendations
Although computer labs are available for student use, over 90% of incoming freshmen choose to bring their own computer. Both Mac and PC platforms work on our campus network.
The S&T Barnes & Noble College Bookstore offers both Dell and Mac computers for purchase. To learn more about these computers as well as other technology and software available for purchase through the bookstore, please visit the S&T Barnes & Noble College Bookstore.
Dell-Certified Campus:
The Missouri S&T campus is a Dell-Certified Campus. When students purchase a Dell computer through the S&T Barnes & Noble College Bookstore, warranty support is included and provided by Dell Certified Technicians in the S&T IT Department.
Recommended Operating Systems:
The recommended operating system on the Missouri S&T campus is Windows 11. A minimum of a Modern Intel Core i5/Ultra 5, Modern AMD Ryzen 5, 16GB of RAM and 500GB SSD or larger is suggested. For a Mac computer, A minimum of an Apple M series chip, 16GB of RAM, 500GB SSD or larger and the macOS operating system must support Microsoft Office.
| Windows | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS: | Windows 11 |
| Processor: |
Intel: Core i5/Ultra 5 or Higher AMD: Ryzen 5 or higher |
| Memory: | 16gb or greater |
| Hard Drive: | 1TB SSD or larger |
| Warranty: | 4 Year or Greater |
| Graphics: |
Engineering Students: Discrete graphics (Nvidia/AMD) recommended Other Degree Programs: Integrated |
| Mac | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| OS: | MacOS Sequoia or higher |
| Processor: | Current M Series chip |
| Memory: | 16GB RAM |
| Hard Drive: | 1TB SSD |
| Warranty: | Minimum 4-year warranty |
| Graphics: | Integrated |