Library, Information and Technology Services

Information Technology Systems and Networking

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
Model: Dell Optiplex 755 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.33Ghz or Equivalent Memory: 2.0GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 667Mhz Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 3.0Gb/s Video Card: 256MB ATI RADEON HD 2400 Pro Removable Media Storage: 16X DVD+/-RW SATA Monitor: 19" LCD Estimated Cost: $557.00 Expires: 3/31/2009 2008-04-10 10:20 by sjeffers

Current Standard Desktop

Model: Dell Optiplex 755
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.33Ghz or Equivalent
Memory: 2.0GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM, 667Mhz 
Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 3.0Gb/s
Video Card: 256MB ATI RADEON HD 2400 Pro
Removable Media Storage: 16X DVD+/-RW SATA
Monitor: 19" LCD
Estimated Cost: $557.00
Expires: 3/31/2009

2008-04-10 10:20 by sjeffers

Current Standard Laptop
Model: Dell Latitude D630 Screen Size: 14.1 WXGA Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.2Ghz or Equivalent Memory: 2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMM Hard Drive: 80GB, 7200RPM Video Card: Integrated Removable Media Storage: 8X DVD+/-RW Estimated Cost: $722.00 Expires: 3/31/2009 2008-04-08 09:48 by sjeffers

Current Standard Laptop

Model: Dell Latitude D630
Screen Size: 14.1 WXGA
Processor:  Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.2Ghz or Equivalent
Memory: 2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMM
Hard Drive: 80GB, 7200RPM
Video Card: Integrated
Removable Media Storage: 8X DVD+/-RW
Estimated Cost: $722.00
Expires: 3/31/2009

2008-04-08 09:48 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:

Student Laptop	Student Desktop
2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or higher 2 GB RAM 80 GB Hard Drive DVDRW Drive Integrated Ethernet Card Integrated Wireless Card Microsoft Windows XP Professional	2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or higher 2 GB RAM 120 GB Hard Drive DVDRW Drive Integrated Ethernet Card Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Recommended Add-ons for Students Microsoft Office 2007 Professional or Student Edition Flash drives (also known as USB Memory keys, thumb drives and pen drives) Surge protectors

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.