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Division of IT
Hardware
Recommendations
The Division of IT has specific minimum hardware requirements for effective use of computing resources.
| MU lifespan |
1-2 years |
3-4 years |
| Computer system |
Windows: Pentium IV 3.0+ GHz or Celeron 3.0+ GHz
Macintosh: 2.0 Intel Core Duo |
Windows: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5+GHz
Macintosh: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5+GHz |
| Memory |
1+ GB RAM; 80+ GB hard drive |
2+ GB RAM; 160+ GB hard drive |
| Networking |
NIC (10/100BASE-T Ethernet) or Wireless NIC (802.11 b/g) |
NIC (GB Ethernet card) or Wireless NIC (802.11 a/g) |
| Optical/data devices |
CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM/DVD+/)RW; 1+ GB USB drive |
DVD-ROM/DVD+/-RW; 4+ GB USB drive |
TigerTech offers an integrated technology center in Brady Commons. Desktop support technicians are located at the Tech Desk (at the back of the TigerTech store), providing a centralized and convenient service center for faculty, staff, and students. Learn more...
The Campus Desktop Purchasing Program (CDPP) provides a process by which departments may purchase computer equipment. Learn more...
University departments can realize additional savings on server purchases by participating in the System Server Purchasing Program. Server orders are combined quarterly to leverage quantity and volume discounts from vendors. Learn more...
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