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The following recommended computer configurations provide the best performance on the USC Network. If your computer does not meet have these suggestions, it will likely still be compatible with the University network. However, some of the processing speeds and other applications may not function as well as other computers that meet these standards. University Technology Services does not support anything less than Windows 2000.

* Some colleges and departments have their own requirements. Please check with your college or department prior to purchasing a computer.

Recommended Computer Requirements

Click here for Windows Vista operating system information

Microsoft Windows

1.8 GHz Intel core duo Processor
2 GB RAM
160 GB Hard Drive
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Professional is preferred) or Windows Vista
At least a CD/DVD burner
10/100 Ethernet card - Standard with most computers
Wireless Network card (internal or external)
RJ45 Cat5e patch cord

It is also recommended to purchase "Dual Core" processors for your PC. Specific recommended processors include:
Intel: Core Duo, Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad processors (Not Core Solo or Celeron processors)
AMD: Athlon X2 and Turion X2 Dual-Core (Not Sempron or Turion solo core processors)

Apple Macintosh

2.4 GHz Intel core duo Processor
2 GB RAM (4 GB for Parallels with Vista)
160 GB Hard Drive
Macintosh OS 10.4
Super Drive
Wireless Network card
RJ45 Cat5e patch cord

* For more about Apple specifications, please visit http://support.apple.com/specs/