UMass Amherst Laptop Requirements
The University recommends certain computer configurations to ensure all students get the most out of their education
For students, the University's recommendations and minimum system requirements are meant to provide general guidelines on which computer configurations work best in the UMass Amherst computing environment. If you have declared a major, we recommend checking with the department to see if it requires specific computer configurations.
General Requirements
Apple Laptops
Apple Desktops
Windows Laptops
Windows Desktops
Requirements By Major
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE)
Chemical Engineering (CHE)
APPLE LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
We recommend purchasing a computer with the following specifications:
You can also contact our tech department using any of the below options:
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APPLE DESKTOP REQUIREMENTS
We recommend purchasing a computer with the following specifications:
You can also contact our tech department using any of the below options:
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WINDOWS LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
We recommend purchasing a computer with the following specifications:
You can also contact our tech department using any of the below options:
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WINDOWS DESKTOP REQUIREMENTS
We recommend purchasing a computer with the following specifications:
You can also contact our tech department using any of the below options:
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Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE)
For students planning on entering Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE), in addition to the above recommendations, please ensure your machine meets the following criteria:
Operating System | Windows-based laptop | ||
Graphics | Video card that supports OpenGL 4.0 standard | ||
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Chemical Engineering (ChE)
For students planning on entering Chemical Engineering (ChE), you will be required to use software that will only run on a Windows operating system. In addition to the above recommendations, please ensure your machine meets the following criteria:
Operating System | Windows-based laptop or a Mac laptop using a Windows emulator | ||
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Protect Your Device
We strongly recommend the purchase of a protection plan (such as AppleCare+) to protect your investment. A protection plan will save you hundreds of dollars in repair charges in the event that the computer suffers accidental damage, as well as provide additional benefits.
Our Tech Team is available to answer any of your questions to make sure you find the right computer for your needs and budget. Contact us directly at computers@umassstore.com or book a consultation appointment with our team for in-person advice.
You can also contact us at computers@umassstore.com to set up a virtual consultation.
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