Computer & Gaming Lab

Six member workstations bring together capable gaming hardware, creative software, and room to design, learn, play, and collaborate.

The lab also supports dedicated computers in FABRICation Arts and the 3D Print Farm, plus shared entertainment equipment for games, presentations, and movie nights.

HackPGH Computer Lab workstations with curved monitors and gaming chairs

Lab Computers

The Computer Lab has six gaming PCs, each paired with a 32 in. curved monitor. Hardware, software, and account availability can change, so check the workstation before starting a project that depends on a particular setup.

Four identical systems

Units 1–4

iBUYPOWER SlateMesh Gaming Desktop

Processor
13th Gen Intel Core i7
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Memory
32 GB
Storage
2 TB SSD, upgraded in 2025
Operating system
Windows 11

Alpha PC

HP Omen 25L Gaming Desktop

Processor
Intel Core i3-13100F
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
Memory
32 GB
Storage
1 TB SSD
Operating system
Windows 11

Johnny Five

iBUYPOWER SlateMesh Gaming Desktop

Processor
Intel Core i7-I1400F
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 8 GB
Memory
32 GB DDR5-5600
Storage
2 TB NVMe SSD
Operating system
Windows 11

Computer Lab Software

The archived lab inventory lists software for design, office work, digital art, 3D modeling, fabrication, slicing, and gaming.

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Steam with Master Collection
  • VCarve Pro
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Clip Paint Studio
  • Lychee Pro
  • FreeCAD 1 (C2)
  • SolidWorks
  • Cricut Design Space & Access

Dedicated Shop Systems

These computers support work in other Shop Areas and may be located with the equipment they serve.

FABRICation Arts Laptop

HP Victus 16.1 in. Gaming Laptop with an optional 32 in. monitor and HDMI hookup

Processor
13th Gen Intel Core i7
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Display
144 Hz, 1080p
Memory
32 GB
Storage
1 TB SSD
Operating system
Windows 11

Special software: Adobe Creative Suite, Hatch Digitizer 3, PE Design 11, and Cricut Design Space & Access

3D Print Farm PC

CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme slicer computer with a 27 in. curved monitor

Processor
Intel Core i5-14400F
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Memory
32 GB
Storage
2 TB SSD
Operating system
Windows 11

Entertainment & Gaming

The lab’s shared display and gaming equipment supports casual play, group activities, presentations, and movie nights.

  • 65 in. LG LED smart TV with soundbar and subwoofer
  • Bluetooth/Wi-Fi smart projector with 120 in. pull-down screen
  • Oculus Rift 2 VR kit
  • PlayStation 3
  • PlayStation Mini Classic
  • Nintendo Wii
  • Xbox 360