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Computer Support CenterStudents, 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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