OIT Help Desk

Student Computer: Recommended Hardware Minimum Configuration

Below are the recommended hardware minimum configurations for student owned computer hardware.

Entry Level Computer

Computer
  • PC (Windows) Pentium 4 1.2+ GHz
    or Celeron 1.2+ GHz
  • Macintosh PowerMac G4 500 Mhz
    		•
    Memory/Storage
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 40+ GB hard drive
    		•
    Networking
  • modem (dial-up users)
  • NIC (10/100 BASE-T Ethernet)
  • 802.11b wireless network adapter for notebook computers
    		•
    Removable Storage
  • 32x CD-ROM/CD-RW
    		•

    Preferred Computer

    Computer
  • PC (Windows) Pentium 4 2.4+ GHz
  • Macintosh Power Mac G4 1+ Ghz
    		•
    Memory/Storage
  • 512+ MB RAM
  • 40+ GB hard drive
    		•
    Networking
  • modem (dial-up users)
  • NIC (10/100 BASE-T Ethernet)
  • 802.11g wireless network adapter for notebook computers
    		•
    Removable Storage
  • 32x CD-RW/DVD
    		•

    Please note that due to the design of the Macintosh Operating System 10, only Internet access and web-based or POP email is available on campus (i.e. myisu.indstate.edu, hotmail.com, yahoo.com).

    Although systems below the recommended configuration may be utilized, application speed will be noticeably slower.
    Also, please check the URL (web address) of any online course or check with your instructor to ensure your system meets specific class requirements.

    For Distributed Education/DegreeLink program details, see Help for Distance Students.