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Office of Information Technologies - UMass Amherst
Office of Information Technologies - UMass Amherst
Our recommendations and minimum system requirements are meant to provide general guidelines on which computer configurations work best in the UMass Amherst computing environment.
OIT recommends models of computers that have at least an EPEAT Silver rating (preferably EPEAT Gold). These computers meet the latest ENERGY STAR specifications and are designed to be easily recycled. Learn more about the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) [2].
We recommend systems that meet or exceed the following specifications:
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Model: |
MacBook Pro 13 |
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Processor (CPU): |
Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz Dual-Core or better |
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Operating System: |
Mac OS 10.7.x (Lion) |
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Memory: |
4 GB RAM |
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Storage: |
500 GB internal hard drive |
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CD-ROM: |
Super Drive DVD-RW/CD-RW |
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Monitor/Display: |
13.3" LCD |
| Network Adapter: | AirPort Extreme card, network interface card |
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Other: |
Lock, carrying case |
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.
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Model: |
MacBook |
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Processor (CPU): |
Intel core Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent |
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Operating System: |
Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) |
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Memory: |
2 GB RAM |
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Storage |
100 GB internal hard drive |
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CD-ROM: |
DVD/CD-RW |
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Monitor/Display: |
13.3" LCD |
| Network Adapter: | AirPort Extreme card, network interface card |
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Other: |
Lock, carrying case |
We recommend systems that meet or exceed the following specifications:
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Processor (CPU): |
Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz or better |
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Operating System: |
Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) |
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Memory: |
4 GB RAM |
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Storage: |
500 GB internal hard drive |
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Sustainability: |
EPEAT Silver rating (preferably EPEAT Gold) |
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CD-ROM: |
8x Super Drive (double-layer) |
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Monitor/Display: |
21.5" Cinema |
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Other: |
AirPort, Network interface card |
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.
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Processor (CPU): |
Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz or equivalent |
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Operating System: |
Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) |
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Memory: |
2 GB RAM |
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Storage: |
100 GB internal hard drive |
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CD-ROM: |
combo DVD-ROM/CR-RW |
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Monitor/Display: |
15" LCD monitor |
Links:
[1] http://www.oit.umass.edu/support/hardware/recommended-and-minimum-computer-configurations-macintosh
[2] http://www.epeat.net