Personal Computer Recommendations
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Windows Desktop Computer |
Minimum |
Desiring More |
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Processor |
Intel Dual Core @ 3.2GHz |
Intel Core i7 @ 3.2 GHz |
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RAM |
4 GB |
8 GB |
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Hard Disk |
500 GB |
1 TB |
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Monitor |
19" External LCD |
20" External LCD |
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Video Card |
integrated Graphics Media Accelerator |
1GB nVidia PCI-Express (PCI-E) (if you want to play games) |
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Optical Drive |
8X DVD+/-R |
16X DVD+/-R |
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Wireless Network Card |
On-campus: 802.11 g/n either built-in or via USB adapter |
On-campus: 802.11 g/n either built-in or via USB adapter |
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Speakers |
Powered PC Speakers |
Powered PC Speakers |
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Competitive Price for System |
$600 |
$1,000 |
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Windows Notebook Computer |
Minimum |
Desiring More |
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Processor |
Intel Core i3 @ 2.4 GHz |
Intel Core i5 @ 2.53 GHz |
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RAM |
4 GB |
8 GB |
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Hard Disk |
500 GB |
1 TB |
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LCD Screen |
13" LCD |
15.4" LCD |
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Video Card |
On-board Graphics Media Accelerator |
512 MB Video Card |
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Optical Drive |
8X DVD+/-R |
16X DVD+/-R |
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Wireless Network Card |
802.11 g/n Built-in |
802.11 g/n Built-in |
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Web Camera |
Built-in |
Built-in |
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Competitive Price for System |
$600 |
$800 |
