PC/Mac Minimum Specifications

Dell is the manufacturer of choice for all MCG PCs. All requests for PCs other than Dell will require justification for the exception.  Additionally, any requests for computers with specifications below the listed standards will require an exception justification.  Exceptions will be requested by completing Exceptions Request Form (1 page PDF form).

PC

Workstation

Laptop/Tablet

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33 GHz

Intel Core Duo 1.4GHz

Ram

2GB

2GB

HD Size

80GB

80GB

Sound

Integrated

Integrated

Video Card

Integrated(Dual Monitor Optional)

Integrated

Optical Media

DVD+RW

DVD+RW

Monitor

Not defined

19" recommended

Not defined

19" recommended

Service Contract

3 year NBD Onsite

3 year NBD Onsite

Operating System

PC - Windows XP Professional

PC - Windows XP Professional

Modem

N/A

Integrated Modem/Ethernet Wireless 802.11g

Tracking Software N/A 3 Yr Computrace


MAC Workstation Laptop
Processor

Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz

Core 2 Duo, 1.6 GHz
RAM

2 GB

2 GB
HD Size

80 GB

80 GB
Sound

Integrated

Integrated

Video Card

Integrated

Integrated
Optical Media

DVD+RW

DVD+RW
Monitor

Not Defined

Not Defined
Service Contract

3 Year AppleCare Protection Plan

3 Year AppleCare Protection Plan
Operating System

Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard

Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard
Modem N/A

Built-in AirPort Extreme (802.11n)

Gigabit Ethernet

Tracking Software N/A 3 Yr Computrace

Notes:

  • The PC Standards Committee meets annually to review and update the MCG PC Standards.
  • Standard Configuration includes choice of chassis (I.E., Minitower, Small form factor, etc.
  • MCG PC standards require enterprise business-class models such as the Dell Optiplex and Latitude. Home use and small business class computers such as the Inspiron, XPS, and Vostro are not supported by MCG.
  • If wireless networking capabilities are purchased 802.11a/g should be specified.
  • PCs should be refreshed every three to five years depending on the type of use
Revised November 4, 2009 .   Please send comments, suggestions or questions about this page to IT Service Desk, ITService@mcg.edu .