I'm buying a new computer, what should I look for?
When looking for a computer that meets or exceeds the requirements needed for taking online classes you would want to look for a system that meets or exceeds the following:
Required
Recommended
Memory (RAM)
8 GB
8-16 GB
Storage
256 GB
500 GB
Processor
Intel i3, AMD Ryzen 3, or equivalent or better
Intel i5, AMD Ryzen 5, or equivalent or better
Operating System
Windows 11 or newer Mac OSX 12 or newer (Chromebooks are not recommended)
Windows 11 Mac OSX (newest version) (Chromebooks are not recommended)
Video
1920 x 1080 or better
1920 x 1080 or better
Internet Speed
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Java Script
Enabled
Enabled
Cookies
Enabled
Enabled
Third-Party Cookies (called cross-site tracking in the Safari browser settings)
Enabled
Enabled
Note: It is strongly recommended that students have a Windows or Mac computer available to them to use for school. Some classes may require software that will not run on other devices such as Chromebooks, iPads, Android tablets.
If you would like a printable version visit https://www.gfcmsu.edu/home/campus-departments/tac/computer-requirements/