Buying a New Computer
Individuals interested in purchasing computers, accessories, and supplies should visit the Computer Discounts for Students, Faculty and Staff page of the University's Web site for a list of vendor discounts.
Recommended Configurations
PC Desktop System Configurations
| Component |
Better |
Best |
|
Processor |
Intel Core i5 Processor |
Intel Core i7 Processor |
|
System Memory |
4 GB Memory |
8 GB Memory |
|
Hard Drive |
500 GB Disk Drive |
1 TB Disk Drive |
|
Display Screen |
20” – 24” LED Display |
20” – 24” LED Display |
|
Graphics |
512 MB Video Card |
1 GB Video Card |
|
Optical Drive (DVD/CD) |
16x CD/DVD Burner (DVD +/-RW) |
16x CD/DVD Burner (DVD +/-RW) |
|
Networking |
10/100/1000 Ethernet |
10/100/1000 Ethernet |
PC Notebook System Configurations
| Component |
Better |
Best |
|
Processor |
Intel Core i5 Processor |
Intel Core i7 Processor |
|
System Memory |
4 GB Memory |
8 GB Memory |
|
Hard Drive |
500 GB Disk Drive |
1TB Disk Drive |
|
Display Screen |
13" – 15” Display |
15" – 17” Display |
|
Graphics |
Integrated HD Graphics |
Discrete 1 GB Video Card |
|
Optical Drive (DVD/CD) |
8x CD/DVD Burner (DVD +/-RW) |
8x CD/DVD Burner (DVD +/-RW) |
|
Networking |
10/100/1000 Ethernet with 802.11 b/g/n wireless capability |
10/100/1000 Ethernet with 802.11 b/g/n wireless capability |
Macintosh Desktop System Configurations
| Component |
Better |
Best |
|
Model |
21.5” iMac |
27” iMac |
|
Processor |
2.5 GHz Core i5 Processor |
3.4 GHz Core i7 Processor |
|
System Memory |
4 GB Memory |
8 GB Memory |
|
Hard Drive |
500 GB Disk Drive |
1TB Disk Drive |
|
Display Screen |
21.5” Included Display |
27” Included Display |
|
Graphics |
512 MB Video Card |
1 GB Video Card |
|
Optical Drive (DVD/CD) |
8x SuperDrive |
8x SuperDrive |
|
Networking |
10/100/1000 Ethernet |
10/100/1000 Ethernet |
Macintosh Notebook System Configurations
| Component |
Better |
Best |
|
Model |
13” MacBook Pro |
15” MacBook Pro |
|
Processor |
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor |
2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor |
|
System Memory |
4 GB Memory |
8 GB Memory |
|
Hard Drive |
500 GB Disk Drive |
750 GB Disk Drive |
|
Display Screen |
13” Display |
15” Display |
|
Graphics |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
|
Optical Drive (DVD/CD) |
8x SuperDrive |
8x SuperDrive |
|
Networking |
10/100/1000 Ethernet with 802.11 b/g/n wireless capability |
10/100/1000 Ethernet with 802.11 b/g/n wireless capability |
