Minimum Hardware Recommendations
Windows
RAM: 256MB minimum, 512 or more highly recommended
Hard Drive: 40GB minimum, 60GB or more recommended
CPU: 1GHz minimum (more recommended)
CD-ROM: CD-RW/DVD-ROM (combo drive) recommended
Displays: Flat panels are highly recommended for business applications. Min 60hz refresh.
for CRT monitors: 17-inch or 19-inch or better,1024 x 768 or higher, 70 to 75 Hz min. refresh rate
CRT monitors may be preferable for gaming. A "CRT" is any non-flat panel monitor.
Printer: black & white inkjet printer minimum; color: color inkjet, black & white or color laser.
Network card: any 10/100 ethernet card
Wireless: any 802.11b or 802.11g wireless card (for laptop users) - Can be added to any notebook after a purchase.
Modem: 56k modem recommended for off-campus users using a modem.
Video Card: More "Mb" the better. 16Mb minimum, 64Mb or more recommended, laptops may have less than
comparable desktops.
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (home is OK for home-only use)
Windows
RAM: 256MB minimum, 512 or more highly recommended
Hard Drive: 40GB minimum, 60GB or more recommended
CPU: 1GHz minimum (more recommended)
CD-ROM: CD-RW/DVD-ROM (combo drive) recommended
Displays: Flat panels are highly recommended for business applications. Min 60hz refresh.
for CRT monitors: 17-inch or 19-inch or better,1024 x 768 or higher, 70 to 75 Hz min. refresh rate
CRT monitors may be preferable for gaming. A "CRT" is any non-flat panel monitor.
Printer: black & white inkjet printer minimum; color: color inkjet, black & white or color laser.
Network card: any 10/100 ethernet card
Wireless: any 802.11b or 802.11g wireless card (for laptop users) - Can be added to any notebook after a purchase.
Modem: 56k modem recommended for off-campus users using a modem.
Video Card: More "Mb" the better. 16Mb minimum, 64Mb or more recommended, laptops may have less than
comparable desktops.
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (home is OK for home-only use)
