PC Standards Committee

PC/Mac Minimum Specifications

	Workstation	Laptop/Tablet
Processor	Pentium D, 3.0GHz	Intel Core Duo 1.2GHz
Ram	1GB	1GB
HD Size	80GB	60GB
Sound	Integrated	Integrated
Video Card	Integrated	Integrated
Optical Media	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Options	17" LCD Monitor/Optical Mouse/USB Memory Key	17" LCD Monitor/Optical Mouse/USB Memory Key
Service Contract	3 year	3 year
Operating System	PC - Windows XP Professional MAC - OS 10x	PC - Windows XP Professional MAC - OS 10x
Modem	N/A	56K

Notes:

• The PC Standards Committee will meet 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.
• 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 above listed standards will require an exception justification.  Exceptions will be requested by completing Exceptions Request Form (1 page PDF form).
• 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