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Computer Recommendations
When purchasing a new computer, make certain you have sufficient support and service. Although Brock offers technical support, you may be directed to the computer manufacturer or dealer for warranty issues or for specific support issues.
If you decide to go with a laptop, purchase a well-known brand that will offer the necessary service and support. Consult with User Services (F314) for recommendations. See the Dell's Brock Premier site for special pricing for Brock students, faculty and staff. Dell Computer Purchases access is located from the main ITS page.
The following are the minimum system requirements we prefer at Brock. Any system greater then the following will increase performance but cost will be an issue.
Minimum Requirements for a PC
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, (or equivalent AMD Athlon processor) |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB |
| Video Card | 32 MB Video |
| Optical Drive | CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
Minimum Requirements for a Macintosh
| Processor | Power Macintosh G5 |
| Memory (RAM) | 1GB RAM |
| Hard Drive | 40 GB Hard Drive |
| Optical Drive | CD-ROM, CD/RW, or DVD |
| Operating System | OS X 10.4 Tiger |
Recommended System Requirements for a PC with Windows Vista
If you are going to purchase a PC, below are the recommended specifications for a system that is equipped with a Windows Vista operating system.
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor (2.4 GHz or higher) |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive | 250 GB |
| Video Card | 256 MB Video Card |
| Optical Drive | CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD |
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home/Business/Ultimate |
Recommended System Requirements for a Macintosh
If you are going to purchase a Macintosh, below are the recommended specifications for that type of system (this is an example of a MacBook that can be purchased from the Brock Bookstore).
| Processor | 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive | 120 GB |
| Optical Drive | Combo DVD-ROM CD-RW Drive |
| Operating System | OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard |