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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
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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/

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