Computer Purchase Info for Students

Requirements

		Windows Based (Preferred)	Mac Based
Maximum	Processor:	Intel Core i7 or better	Intel Core i7 processor (turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz)
	Memory:	16 GB Minimum	16 GB
	Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 10 Educational or Pro (build 1607 or higher)	OS X Catalina (v.10.15)
	Hard Disk Driv:	512 GB SSD	512 Flash Storage
	Wireless:	(802.11a/b/g/n compliant)	N/A
	Other:	Web Camera & Microphone	Web Camera & Microphone
Minimum	Processor:	Intel Core i5 or better	Intel Core i5 processor (turbo boost up to 3.12 GHz)
	Memory:	8 GB Minimum	8 GB Minimum
	Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 10 Educational or Pro (build 1607 or higher)	OS X Catalina (v.10.15)
	Hard Disk Drive:	256 GB SSD	256 Flash Storage
	Wireless:	(802.11a/b/g/n compliant)	N/A
	Other:	Web Camera & Microphone	Web Camera & Microphone

Software, Hardware and Antivirus Guidelines

NC State Bookstore Purchases

If a laptop is purchased through the NC State Bookstore, students can receive computer support at the OIT Walk-In Center that includes these areas:

• Operating System
• Software
• Network Connectivity
• Warranty and hardware repair

Location:
Central Campus
West Dunn Building, Room 101
2901 Thurman Drive at intersection with Dan Allen Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695

Software

Microsoft Office 365, including full downloadable versions of Office products, is available free for NC State students from the NC State Office 365 website.

Hardware

Please note that some of the upper level courses in certain plans of study in the Poole College of Management use software that is not compatible with Apple operating systems.

Antivirus

NC State University requires use of an approved and up-to-date antivirus program for all computers connected to the NC State network.  Anti-virus software recommendations are available at Antivirus Products.