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Students, Faculty and Staff wishing to buy computers for home use can use the following specifications when considering models to buy. We do not suggest any particular vendor; we only suggest, or recommend some minimum specifications.

Note: These are MINIMUM specifications. Some academic majors, especially those that use graphic-intensive software, may require more computer resources than the specifications listed here. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL STUDENTS check with their major department or instructor to find out if software required in their degree program requires additional computing power and resources over and above these recommended minimums.

Hardware Platform:	IBM Compatible (PC)	IBM Compatible (Laptop)
Processor	Pentium D 820 (2.8 GHz), or equiv.	Intel Core Duo T2300E (1.6 GHz), or equiv.
RAM	2.0 GB DDR2	2.0 GB DDR2
Hard Drive	250 GB SATA, 3.0 Gb/s	60GB 7200RPM
Operating System	Windows XP Pro, SP2 (with CD)	Windows XP Pro, SP2 (with CD)
CD	DVD+-R/RW	DVD+-R/RW
Video Card	256MB, DVI/VGA, PCIe	256 MB, 4x AGP
Sound	Sound Blaster (or equiv.) with Speakers	Sound Blaster (or equiv.) with Internal Speakers
Monitor	17-inch Flat Panel	15.4-inch WUXGA Display
Modem	Optional	Optional
Network Adapter	10/100/Gigabit PCI Ethernet Card	10/100/Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless Adapter	N/A	802.11 a/b/g compliant
Floppy	Optional (USB Flash Drive recommended)	Optional (USB Flash Drive recommended)
Mouse	2-Button Optical Mouse with Scroll	Optional
Keyboard	Standard Keyboard	Optional

For information on Mac based computers please contact the Apple Sales Center and your major department.

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