Hardware Recommendations
The recommendations below should be considered when bringing a computer to campus. For specific questions, contact the OIT Help Desk @ 662-846-4444. Wireless access is available in the campus Union on all three floors and will soon be available in more convenient locations. See the Student & Employee Purchase Site for recommended solutions.
Laptop minimum specifications:
- Intel Pentium Dual Core or Intel CoreDuo 1.8 Ghz
- 1 GB Memory (2GB recommended)
- 40 GB hard drive
- Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
- 1024 x 768 Resolution Active Matrix (TFT) LCD Display with 128 MB dedicated memory
- Built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet
- Internal 801.22g Wireless
- USB and VGA ports
- 1 Year Warranty (3 Years recommended)
- Accidental Damage protection (recommended)
- Operating System: Windows XP Professional, MacOS X **
Desktop minimum specifications:
- Intel Pentium D or Intel CoreDuo 1.8 Ghz
- 1 GB Memory (2GB recommended)
- 40 GB hard drive (7200 RPM)
- Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
- 128MB dedicated video RAM
- 17” (or larger) LCD Monitors
- Built-in 10/100BaseT Ethernet
- Internal 801.22g Wireless
- USB ports
- 1 Year Warranty (3 Years recommended)
- Accidental Damage protection (recommended)
- Operating System: Windows XP Professional, MacOS X **
The Microsoft Vista Operating System is not compatible with all DSU applications. At this time, it is anticipated that all DSU systems will be compatible with Microsoft Vista late summer 2008.
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