Student PC Desktop

Recommendations 2011/2012 - Student PC Desktop

OVERVIEW

Both minimum requirements and high performance recommendations are listed below. Print out this list and take it with you when you go to buy your computer.

Model Specifications

TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY	MINIMUM RECOMMENDATION	HIGH PERFORMANCE
CPU	Intel Core i5 2400 Processor	Intel Core i7 2600 Processor
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Hard Drive	500 GB	1 TB
Video Card	Integrated Graphics Card	*Graphics Card w/ 1 GB
Ports	USB 3.0 eSATA (optional)
Audio	Internal Speakers Internal Soundcard
Network Access	10/100/1000 Network Card
Warranty	3 years parts and labor

Operating System, Software, and Additional Recommendations

TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY	RECOMMENDATION
Operating System	Windows 7 Home Premium (or better), 64-bit
Productivity Tools	Microsoft Office 2010 (Leeds School of Business requires Office 2010 32-bit Professional edition)
Web Browser	Internet Explorer 9 Firefox 15.x (or greater)
E-mail Programs	CULink in Internet Browser Outlook 2010 Windows Live Mail 2011
Virus/Anti-spyware Protection	Microsoft Security Essentials
External Storage Devices	8.0 GB flash drive (minimum) External hard drive (minimum size double to your internal drive)
Laptop Physical Security	OIT recommends that laptops are registered with the CU-Boulder police department. Click here to learn more. Laptop locks, which can be purchased at the CU Bookstore.
Printing	Learn more about OIT's campus printing locations If you are bringing a printer to the residence halls and university apartments, OIT recommends USB wired printers. Wireless printers are not recommended.

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