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Minimum Hardware Requirements
for Desktops and Laptops
For Faculty & Staff Computers:
All computers purchased with State funds are now pre-approved by ITS prior to processing by Procurement & Payment Services. Departments and offices are strongly encouraged to order standard desktops and laptops as described in the Technology Procurement System.
| Current Standard Desktop |
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Model: Dell Optiplex 760 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 3.0Ghz or Equivalent Memory: 2.0GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 800Mhz Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Video Card: 256MB ATI RADEON HD 2400 Pro Removable Media Storage: 16X DVD+/-RW SATA Monitor: 19" Widescreen LCD Estimated Cost: $521.00 Expires: 3/31/2010 2009-08-06 09:28 by sjeffers |
| Current Standard Laptop |
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Model: Dell Latitude E6400 Screen Size: 14.1 WXGA Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.53Ghz or Equivalent Memory: 2.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM, 1 DIMM Hard Drive: 160GB, 7200RPM Video Card: Integrated Removable Media Storage: 8X DVD+/-RW Deluxe Nylon Case Estimated Cost: $754.00 Expires: 3/31/2010 *Upgradable options (not included - must request as a special request): Integrated Webcam: $24.00 E-Port Station(Docking Station): $115.00 19" Wide Flat Panel Monitor: $119.00 2009-08-06 09:38 by sjeffers |
These configurations change from time to time as market conditions change.
For assistance with computer purchases with State funds, including hardware requirements to accommodate special needs, call the ITS Help Desk at x5151.
For Student Computers: (updated May 5, 2008)
Many students bring laptop (or notebook) computers to campus. This allows students to take advantage of wireless network while away from the residence halls.
For new computer purchases we suggest the following as minimum configurations:
Notebook or Desktop
- 1.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
- 1 GB RAM
- 60 GB Hard Drive
- CDRW/DVD Drive
- Integrated Ethernet Card
- Integrated Wireless Card
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Vista, or OSX
Add-ons
- Microsoft Office 2007 Professional or Student Edition
- Flash drives (also known as USB Memory keys, thumb drives and pen drives)
- Surge protectors
- Ethernet Cable
These configurations are suggested guidelines only and are subject to change.
Note: Antivirus software is provided free of charge.
If you require an Apple Macintosh, please call the ITS Help Desk at x5151 or e-mail helpdesk@brockport.edu for recommendations.

