Personal Computer Recommendations

Suggested minimum requirements for your personal computer:

 
Windows Laptops/Tablet PCs/Desktops
  •  Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.8 GHz, 
  • 2M L2 cache
  • Operating System: Windows XP or higher
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Hard drive: 200GB or larger
  • Connectivity: Wired: 10/100 MB, Wireless: 802.11 b/g
  • Media: CDRW/DVD

 

Apple Laptops/Desktops
  •  iMac or Macbook
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
  • Operating System: Mac OS X or higher
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Hard drive: 150GB or larger
  • Connectivity: Wired: 10/100 MB, Wireless: 802.11 b/g
  • Media: CDRW/DVD

 

Recommended requirements for your personal computer (if you are purchasing new):

 

Windows Laptops/Tablet PCs/Desktops
  •  Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher,
  • Operating System: Window 7 Professional, 64-bit.
  • RAM: 4-8 GB
  • Hard drive: 200GB or larger
  • Connectivity: 10/100/1000 wired, wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  • Media: CDRW/DVD/DVD-/+RW 
  • Special Pricing from Dell for Xavier students

  

Apple Laptops/Desktops
  •  Macbook or Macbook Pro
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Operating System: Mac OS 10.6 or higher
  • RAM: 4-8GB
  • Hard drive: 500GB or larger
  • Connectivity: 10/100/1000 wired, wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  • Media: CDRW/DVD (recommend DVD-+RW)