Minimum recommendations
for a new computer
NOTE: The computer recommendations and specifications
on this and other pages were developed by NC State's Office of Information
Technology for Fall 2008 and will be updated in Spring
2009. Check with your college or department for
more specific information.
If you are buying a new computer to bring to campus, we
recommend that it meet or exceed these specifications.
The greater the capability (processor speed, RAM, disk capacity)
and expandability you purchase now, the more likely your computer
will be able to meet your future needs.
2008 Minimum Recommendations for a New Computer
| Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD X2 Dual Core |
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD X2 Dual Core |
Intel Core 2 Duo
|
Intel Core 2 Duo |
| 2 GB |
2 GB |
1 GB |
1 GB |
|
DVD±RW
|
CD-RW / DVD |
DVD±RW |
Combo Drive DVD/CD-RW |
| 100 GB, SATA |
80 GB |
160 GB |
80 GB |
| 19" LCD |
14" |
20" LCD |
13" |
| PCI Express Adapter with 256 MB of RAM |
Intel GMA3100 or better |
Built in |
Built in |
| Win XP Pro or Vista Business* |
Win XP Pro
or Vista Business* |
OS X 10.5 |
OS X 10.5 |
| Built in |
Built in |
Built in |
Built in |
| Optional |
Optional |
Built in |
Built in |
| Built in |
Built in |
Built in |
Built in |
| Yes |
Yes |
NA |
NA |
| No |
802.11 A/B/G
|
Built in |
Built in |
| 3-year on-site parts and labor |
3-year on-site parts and labor |
3-year AppleCare Protection Plan |
3-year AppleCare Protection Plan |
* Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, and 2000 are not supported.
Last updated
June 10, 2008
by cawalker
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