University-Recommended Student Computers

Summary

This article provides guidance for purchasing a computer for use at FSU.

Degree Program Requirements

Students should consult their department/advisor for program requirements or recommendations.

Minimum Specifications

ITS recommends that students have access to computers that meet the following minimum requirements.

  Apple Windows Chromebook*
Processor M5 Chip Intel® Core™ i7-1360P

Not recommended.

 

Memory 16GB 16GB
Graphics Processor Integrated Graphics Processor NVIDIA RTX A500 4GB GDDR6 Graphics
Storage (Hard Drive) 512 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) 512 GB SSD (Solid State Drive)

*Chromebooks do not allow installation of some required software used at the University.

Discount Computer Purchases

Some computer vendors independently offer discount pricing on computers to students.

To qualify, you will need to provide your student email or other requested proof of your student status.

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