Restrictions apply.)ġ4' LCD monitor, resolution of 1600 x 900 or better. Intel Core i5 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent We recommend systems that meet or exceed the following specifications: Laptop Computers Recommended Configurations
Learn more about the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). These computers meet the latest ENERGY STAR specifications and are designed to be easily recycled. We recommend models of computers that have at least an EPEAT Silver rating (preferably EPEAT Gold). Any print materials you have could be out-of-date. Note: This online document is where you will find the most accurate recommendations. If you have declared a major, we recommend checking with the department to see if it requires specific computer configurations.
For free or discounted software please check our downloads page. They focus on hardware specifications of the device. Different recommended and minimum configurations are available for faculty and staff.
For students, our recommendations and minimum system requirements are meant to provide general guidelines on which computer configurations work best in the UMass Amherst computing environment.
