ITS Recommended Minimum Configurations for
Students Purchasing a New Computer
UNB Integrated Technology Services recommends a system that meets or exceeds the following specifications for students purchasing a new computer.
These recommendations are for computers running either Windows or MacOS.
Some software applications may be available for purchase at reduced educational rates from the UNB Bookstore.
| MAC or PC |
DESKTOPS & NOTEBOOKS
|
| PROCESSOR |
Current
Intel or AMD processor
|
| MEMORY |
2 GB
RAM
|
| HARD DRIVE |
120 GB
|
| DVD-ROM DRIVE |
8X
DVD-RW
|
| GRAPHICS |
Video
card with 128MB memory or Integrated Graphics Card
|
| MONITOR |
17" Flat Panel Monitor (optional for notebooks) |
| OPERATING SYSTEM |
Windows
7 Home Premium
(or)
MacOS X 10.x
|
| NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS |
For RESNET Use- Ethernet Adapter Notebooks: For on-campus wireless use: 802.11g* or 802.11b internal wireless card (*802.11g is preferred). Some University buildings have wireless coverage. Consult the Wireless Coverage Map on UNB Website. For other off-campus use - Check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for Ethernet or Modem requirements. |
Page last reviewed and updated May 28, 2009.
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