When a university-owned computer needs to be purchased, it must be purchased through Marketplace. You can access Marketplace by logging into MyPack Portal -> selecting the Financial System Homepage -> selecting Marketplace -> selecting Shop The Marketplace. To search our catalogs, select Create Requisition. Desktops and Laptops can be searched and purchased under the Computer/Software section.
Recommended Specs for New Computers/Laptops
| CPU | Intel i7 (especially for an NCSU-owned computer) |
| Minimum RAM | 8 GB |
| Recommended RAM | At least 16GB |
| Optical Drive | Optional |
| Minimum Hard Drive | 256 GB |
| Recommended Hard Drive | 512GB or larger Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 (64-bit) MacOS 10.14 “Mojave” or newer |
| Wireless | 802.11ac |
| Warranty | 3-year |
All purchases need to follow CPI guidelines. For more information, refer to https://oit.ncsu.edu/2013/07/11/cpi-participation-is-mandatory-for-nc-state-2/