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. Apple devices are not generally recommended for Engineering students due to potential software compatibility issues.  

Windows Recommended Specs
OS: Windows 11
Processor:

Intel: Core i7/Ultra 7 or Higher

AMD: Ryzen 7 or higher

Memory: 32gb 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 Recommended Specs
OS: MacOS Sequoia or higher
Processor: Current M Series chip
Memory: 32GB RAM or Greater
Hard Drive: 1TB SSD or Greater
Warranty: 4 Year or Greater
Graphics: Integrated