Recommended Configuration for New Computer Purchases
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Recommended Configuration for a New PC
Minimum
Supported Configuration
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Processor
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AMD or Intel 1.0 GHz+
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Hard Disk
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40GB+
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RAM (Memory)
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256MB+
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CD-ROM Speed
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8x+
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Display
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15" SVGA+
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Operating System
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Windows 2000
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Ethernet Adapter
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3Com, SMC, etc.
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Modem |
3Com, SMC, etc. |
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New
Purchase (Desktop/Tower)
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Processor
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AMD or Intel 2.0 GHz+
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Hard Disk
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60GB+
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RAM (Memory)
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1GB+
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CD/DVD multi burner
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Display
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15" or 17" SVGA+
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Operating System
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Windows XP or Vista Home Premium+
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Ethernet Adapter
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Built-in
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New
Purchase (Laptop)
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Processor
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AMD or Intel 1.5 GHz+
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Hard Disk
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60GB+
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RAM (Memory)
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1GB+
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CD/DVD multi burner
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Display
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active-matrix color display (TFT)
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Operating System
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Windows XP or Vista Home Premium+
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Ethernet Adapter
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Built-in
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Wireless Card
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802.11 abgn
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Recommended Configuration for a New Macintosh
Minimum
Supported Configuration
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Processor
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G4
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Hard Disk
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40GB+
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RAM
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512MB
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CD/DVD
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Operating System
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10.x+
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Ethernet Adapter
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Built-in
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Modem
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Built-in
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New
Purchase (Desktop/Tower)
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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Xeon
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Hard Disk
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60GB+
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RAM
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1GB+
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CD/DVD Super Drive
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Operating System
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OS 10.4
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Ethernet Adapter
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Built-in
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New
Purchase (PowerBook/iBooks)
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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo
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Hard Disk
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60GB+
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RAM
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1GB+
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CD/DVD Super Drive
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Operating System
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OS 10.4
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Ethernet Adapter
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Built-in
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Wireless Card
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802.11 abgn
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The "+" symbol means "or better" for that item. For
example, we recommend 1GB of RAM for a new purchase, but purchase
more (say 2 GB) if you can afford it.
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