Configurations Of
Computer System Consists Of
Our recommendations and
minimum system requirements are meant to provide general guidelines on which
computer configurations work best in the UMass Amherst computing environment.
If you have declared a major, we recommend checking with the department to see
if it requires specific computer configurations.
Laptop Computers
Recommended
Configurations
We recommend systems
that meet or exceed the following specifications:
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i5‐4xxx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7
Professional x64 SP1 (free via Dream spark.
Restrictions
may apply.) For touch‐screen computers, UMass
Amherst
IT recommends Windows 8/8.1.
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 GB
internal hard drive
CD‐ROM: DVD‐RW/CD‐RW
Monitor/Display: 14" LCD monitor
Network Adapter: Dual‐band WiFi‐certified
802.11a/b/g/n ‐ compliant adapter
Other: Internal or
external Webcam, lock, carrying case
Minimum Requirements
We support the
following minimum computer configurations which you can use to connect to the
campus‐wide network.
Note: The following
lists minimum requirements that allow for network connectivity and other basic
functions. If you are planning on purchasing a new computer, please use the
recommended configurations above.
Processor (CPU): Intel Core i3‐3xxx
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional x64 SP1 (free via Dream spark. Restrictions may apply.) Screen computers, UMass Amherst IT recommend Windows 8/8.1
Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 500 GB internal hard drive
CD‐ROM:
DVD/CD‐RW
Monitor/Display:
13" LCD monitor
Network
Adapter: Dual‐band
802.11a/g ‐ compliant adapter
Other:
Lock,
carrying case
Desktop
Computers
Recommended
Configurations
We
recommend systems that meet or exceed the following specifications:
Processor
(CPU): Intel Core
i5‐4xxx
Operating
System: Microsoft Windows
7 Professional x64 SP1 (free via Dream spark. Restrictions may apply.)
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Storage:
500 GB
internal hard drive Sustainability EPEAT Silver rating (preferably EPEAT Gold)
CD‐ROM:
DVD +/‐ RW
Monitor/Display:
21.5 " LCD
monitor
Other:
Dual‐band
WiFi‐certified 802.11 a/b/g/n ‐ compliant adapter
Minimum
Requirements
We
support the following minimum computer configurations.
Note: The following
lists minimum requirements that allow for network connectivity and other Basic
functions. If you are planning on purchasing a new computer, please use the
recommended Configurations above.
Processor
(CPU): Intel Core
i3‐3xxx
Operating
System: Microsoft Windows
7 Professional x64 SP1 (free via Dream spark. Restrictions may apply.)
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Storage:
500 GB
internal hard drive
CD‐ROM:
DVD/CD‐RW
Monitor/Display: 15" LCD monitor
Other:
Dual‐band
WiFi‐certified 802.11 a/g ‐ compliant adapter
Tablet
Computers
Tablets are of growing
interest in the classroom environment and are an innovative method for
note‐taking. When paired with a keyboard, tablets that meet the above requirements
are sometimes even used as a replacement for a laptop. New tablet computers
come with Windows 8/8.1, iOS or Android operating systems. Capabilities and the
number of programs available depend on the operating system choice and the
hardware of the device. Consult with your academic advisor if you are unsure
about the need for a tablet in your field of study. Microsoft OneNote software
for tablet computers is available for free through the Dream spark program for
Windows based tablets
