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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
- 2 GB Memory
- 80 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
- 2 GB Memory
- 80 GB hard drive (7200 RPM)
- Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
- 256MB 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.
