Recommended Student PC Specifications

Recommended Minimum Desktop

Processor: Intel Core2Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II X3 720
Memory: 2 GB DDR2 6400 RAM
Storage: 120 GB+ hard drive
Video: AMD Radeon HD 4770 or nVidia GeForce 9800 GT 
Audio: Any integrated audio card
Peripherals:

Dual-layer DVD multi-format optical writer
1 Gigabit Ethernet port, integrated or discrete

Recommended Minimum Laptop

Processor: Intel Core2Duo T5450 or AMD Turion X2 RM-74
Memory: 2 GB of RAM appropriate for the processor type
Video: AMD Radeon Mobility 3200 or nVidia GeForce 8400 GS
Peripherals:

Dual-Layer DVD multi-format optical writer
10/100 ethernet port
Built in wireless with support for 802.11b/g*

Please Note: The above listed specifications are minimum specifications only. Kettering University does not promote one brand of PC over another; however, Dell does provide a discount price to Kettering University students.

Recommended Software

Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP3/Vista
Microsoft Office 2003/2007
Secure SSH
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Spyware blocker
Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 8/Mozilla Firefox

All computers accessing Kettering resources must have an antivirus application. This application must be kept updated at least daily as new viruses are being introduced into the Internet at an alarming rate.

Please Note: Kettering University participates in the Microsoft Student Select program which offers discounted academic pricing on selected Microsoft software for enrolled students. Other software and hardware discounts are also available through the www.JourneyEd.com/Select site. You will be required to authenticate your enrollment at the time of purchase.

*Kettering University has wireless capability in most areas of the campus.