Hardware Recommendations

 

Windows XP-Based Systems

Processor

Desktop: 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium 4, Pentium D, Celeron, or AMD Athlon D

Laptop: 1.6 GHz Pentium M, Intel Core Duo, Celeron M, or AMD Mobile Athlon.

Memory

Minimum of 512 MB of RAM
( recommend 1 GB).

Hard Drive Capacity

60GB or more.

Networking

Computers connecting to the campus network in an office or a residence hall will need a 10/100Mbps Ethernet networking card.
Laptops should also have a wireless a/b, a/g, or a/b/g card.

CD/DVD Player

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. The addition of a DVD+/-RW drive provides flexibility.

Removable Storage

A USB memory key or flash drive is recommended to quickly backup and transport larger files.

Other Devices/Ports

The system should have at least 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices.

Operating System

New computer systems will come loaded with either Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional. Faculty and Staff should have Windows XP Professional.

Macintosh Systems

Processor

Desktop: Desktop: 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo.

Laptop: Laptop: 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo.

Memory

1 GB.

Hard Drive Capacity

60GB or more.

Networking

Ethernet card for residence halls or on-campus offices. AirPort card for laptop wireless access.

CD/DVD Player

Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CDRW) or Super Drive (DVD-RW/CD-RW).

Removable Storage

A USB memory key or flash drive is recommended to quickly backup and transport larger files.

Other Devices/Ports

The system should have at least 2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices.

Operating System

Mac OS X 10.4 and above

Note: Some students initially bring an older computer from home to the university. Older systems that are close to the above minimum requirements for a new computer may only be suitable for one year.