Computer Purchases

The university bookstore can be a resource for purchasing a computer for home use. See their store for available brands and models.
University Bookstore - Desktops and Laptops

• Dell and HP computers can be purchased in a streamlined online format using Panther Mart.
• Apple computers can also be purchased from the Apple and CDW-G punchout stores in Panther Mart.

Institutional Purchases Recommended Minimum Requirements for Windows:
Operating System: Microsoft has announced they will discontinue support for Windows 10. Therefore, IIT recommends that departmental/institutional computer purchases made on behalf of the university be able to support Windows 11.
HardDrive: 256GB SSD (solid-state drive)
Memory: 16 GB of memory / 32 GB for users of higher-memory apps
Processor: i5 or i7
More on Windows 11 System Requirements