Hardware
The hardware guide is applicable to both Dell and Apple and are intended to serve as a basic guide. They may not meet the needs of every person or be applicable to every device.
Hardware should be ordered to meet the requirements for needs based on individual use, the applications necessary to perform job functions, and USNH policies and best practices. Note that some schools and colleges have their own minimum requirements. UNH IT strongly recommends contacting the UNH Computer Store at 603-862-1328, or the Service Desk at 603-862-4242 prior to purchasing new equipment. This way, you can feel confident the purchase is the best choice for you or your department.
| Equipment | Minimum for Current Systems |
Recommended for New Purchases |
|
CPU |
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.6 GHz |
Intel Core i5 / i7 |
|
RAM |
2 GB or more |
4 GB or more (64-bit OS) 2 GB - 4GB (32-bit OS) |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB |
320 GB 7200RPM or 256 GB Solid State Drive |
| Removable Storage | USB 2.0 Device |
USB 3.0 and/or eSata Device |
| CD/DVD | CD/DVD Reader |
DVD +/- RW |
| Monitor/Video Controller |
LCD Display Graphics Card with 256MB+ VRAM |
LCD or LED Display Graphics Card with 1 GB+ VRAM |
| Wired Networking | 10/100 Base-T Ethernet |
Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless Networking | 802.11 b/g |
802.11 b/g/n |