Computer Whiz ID and How to Get

Computer Whiz is a type of Regular Perk in Fallout New Vegas. See how to get Computer Whiz, its effects, as well as its ID and how to get Computer Whiz through Console Command.

How to Get Computer Whiz Perk

Reach Lv. 18

You can get Computer Whiz after reaching Lv. 18.

Leveling up quickly can be done by exploiting the Goodsprings side quest, getting the “Well Rested” bonus, and doing other side quests among others.

EXP Farming Guide:
How to Level Up Fast

Have Intelligence 7

To get Computer Whiz, you also need to have Intelligence 7.

You can increase a SPECIAL stat by getting the Intense Training Perk once you reach Level 2 or by buying an implant from Dr. Usanagi.

Best Starting SPECIAL Stats
and SPECIAL Explained

Have Science 70

Make sure you also have Science 70 in order to obtain Computer Whiz.

You can increase your skills using Skill Books or by equipping certain armor.

Best Starting Skills and List of Skills

Computer Whiz Perk ID

00031DC4

Computer Whiz can be given to and removed from your character using the console command shown above.

Computer Whiz Perk Effect

Extra Attempt to Hack a Locked-Down Terminal

Having Computer Whiz as a perk gives you one extra attempt to hack a locked-down terminal.

Fallout New Vegas Related Guides

Best Perks and List of Perks

All Regular Perks

All Challenge Perks

All Implant Perks

All Unarmed Perks