Windows Recommendations
The minimum specifications listed below reflect the BARE MINIMUM system configuration needed to install the operating system; these are direct from the manufacturer (e.g. Microsoft). The recommended specifications were developed by Computing Services and should be followed when purchasing a new computer.
Hardware and software recommendations listed here were developed by Computing Services. Students should check with their college or graduate school to be sure that their computer complies with any requirements they have established.
Note: For storing or transferring files, we recommend using your MyFiles and/or AFS space.
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RECOMMENDED Specifications:
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Windows Vista Desktop For additional information about using Vista on campus, visit our Microsoft Vista Status web page.
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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Quad
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Intel Core 2 Duo
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Pentium Dual-Core
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AMD Athlon X2
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Modern Processor (at least 800MHz)
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Memory
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4 GB RAM
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512 MB RAM
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Hard Drive
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500 GB
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20 GB (free space = 15 GB)
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| Graphics Card |
256 MB RAM on card, DirectX 9 capable |
32 MB Ram; DirectX 9 capable |
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Networking
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10/100 Ethernet
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10/100 Ethernet
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Additional Hardware
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16x DVD RW Burner
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DVD-ROM
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| Windows Vista Laptop For additional information about using Vista on campus, visit our Microsoft Vista Status web page. |
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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo
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AMD Turion X2/Athlon X2
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Modern Processor (at least 800MHz)
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Memory
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4 GB RAM
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512 MB RAM
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Hard Drive
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250 GB
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20 GB (free space = 15 GB)
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| Graphics Card |
256 MB RAM on card, DirectX 9 capable |
32 MB RAM; DirectX 9 capable |
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Networking
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802.11b/g WLAN
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10/100 Ethernet
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Additional Hardware
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16x DVD RW Burner
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DVD-ROM
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Windows XP Desktop
NOTE: New computers running Windows XP are available only through special companies and at an additional fee. The following recommendations apply to existing Windows XP computers.
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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 OR
AMD Athlon 64 OR
AMD Duron family OR
2.8 GHz equivalent
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Intel Pentium OR
Intel Celeron family OR
1.4 GHz equivalent
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Memory
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1 GB
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256 MB
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Hard Drive
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80 GB
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40 GB
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Networking
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10/100 Ethernet
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10/100 Ethernet
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Additional Hardware
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DVD-ROM + CD-RW
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CD-ROM or DVD drive
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| Windows XP Laptop |
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Processor
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Intel Pentium M OR
Pentium 4M OR
Intel Duo OR
AMD Athlon/Athlon 64 OR
AMD Duron family OR
1.8 GHz equivalent
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Intel Pentium OR
Intel Celeron family OR
Intel Duo OR
AMD Athlon/AMD Duron family OR 1 GHz equivalent
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Memory
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1 GB
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256 MB
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Hard Drive
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40 GB
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20 GB
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Networking
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10/100 Ethernet
Wireless capability (built-in or PC Card)
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10/100 Ethernet
Wireless capability (built-in or PC Card)
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Additional Hardware
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DVD-ROM + CD-RW
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CD-ROM
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Last Updated: 8/12/09
