Suggested Hardware Specifications

BUE-IT Support would like to suggest specific hardware specifications for new PC purchases and upgrades for compatibility of the latest Operating System and software configurations. This is to ensure a longevity of hardware use without the need to upgrade before the 3 yr warranty timeframe.

New Hardware

Using the ISTS hardware Desktop specifications and Laptop specifications as a base (purchases made through ISTS Designated Suppliers), BUE-IT Support suggest the following for normal or high-end PC purchases.

Desktop PC Hardware specifications (04/2008)

Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (2.40 GHz, 8MB L2 Cache)
Intel Q35 Express Chipset Motherboard (Onboard Video, Audio, LAN-(UniSA approved)
4GB NECC Dual Channel DDR2 800MHz SDRAM
160GB Serial ATA (7200RRPM - 8MB Cache) Harddrive
16x DVD Writer
19" LCD UNISA ISTS Approved Monitor
Front USB & Audio
Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse
Mini Tower or Desktop Case

Desktop PC Hardware Supplier service

3 year NBD on-site warranty
Installation, configuring and testing of network card
Assignment of UNISA ownership number and affixing label to CPU case
Delivery to BUE-IT Support (for installing software and configuration)

For more information on ordering desktop workstations see the BUE-IT Ordering and Procedures website

Standard Laptop Hardware Specification (05/2008)

Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 (2.40GHz)
4GB of RAM( DDR2)
160GB SATA HDD
13.3" or 14" Wide Screen XGA TFT Screen (1280x800)
DVD-R/DVD-RW SuperMulti Drive
10/100 Gigabit Ethernet Integrated Network Card
Wireless Card Integrated - 802.11

Laptop Supplier service

3 year NBD return to base warranty
Installation, configuring and testing of network card
Assignment of UNISA ownership number and affixing label to CPU case
Delivery
Unpacking and system setup
On-site testing of network hardware, software and network configuration (optional)

For more information on ordering laptops see the BUE-IT Ordering and Procedures website

Low-end Hardware (2008)

The following is the minimum hardware that is needed as a low-end system or an existing system to run the Standard Operating Environment (SOE) along with other UniSA applications as required.

Pentium IV
1 Gb RAM
40Gb HDD
(other configuration details is not dependant on proper use of software)

The guidelines above are designed to provide adequate hardware power to run the following software configurations.

Software used on BUE built systems

Windows XP Professional SP2
Standard Operating Environment (SOE) including Office 2007
Corporate applications (eg Medici, Syllabus Plus and others)
Other software/applications and customisations specific for environment and supporting issues.

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