Hardware Guidelines for Student Computers
If you are bringing a computer to campus, the guidelines below will help you to know hardware specifications it needs to meet. Several vendors also offer discounts to IUP students when purchasing a new computer. Visit Tech Deals for more information.
Recommended New Purchase
- Processors: i5 Processors or Apple M1
- RAM: 8GB
- Hard Drive: 256GB SSD
- Operating Systems: Windows 11 or macOS Monterey
- Network Card for Connection to IUP (Dorms): 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- Wireless: 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
Minimum Recommended System
- Processors: i3 Processors or Apple M1
- RAM: 4GB
- Hard Drive: 160GB
- Operating System: Windows 10 or macOS Big Sur
- Network Card for connection to IUP network (Dorms): Ethernet Adapter
- Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi wireless networking
Printers in the Residence Halls
- Wireless printers may not be used in the residence halls.
*Please note, we do not support or service printers.
Options to Consider
- Flash drive
- External or portable hard drive (for backups)
- External Ethernet Adapter (If internal port not available)
Options for Laptops
- Locking mechanism
- Wireless network card that supports 802.11n wireless protocol and WPA2-Enterprise