University of Kentucky Research

PC Standards

Below you will find information regarding hardware/software that Information Services supports.  If you need to purchase a new computer, please contact Steve Creager prior to purchase to ensure the most effective computer, as technology is changing often.  http://www.uky.edu/IT/Standards/

Minimum Hardware Configuration for New Purchases:

Desktops

  • Dell Optiplex 960 Mini Tower
  • Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz Processor
  • 4 GB RAM (2 DIMM)
  • 250 GB SATA Hard Drive
  • 256 MB Video Card
  • 16X DVD+/-RW SATA
  • vPro Advance Hardware Systems Management
  • 19" Flat Panel Monitor
  • Microsoft Windows XP SP2\SP3

Laptops

  • Latitude E6400 – 14.1” Ultrasharp LCD screen
  • Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz Processor
  • 4 GB RAM (2 DIMM)
  • 160 GB Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor
  • 8x DVD+/-RW
  • vPro Advance Hardware Systems Management
  • E-Port Docking Station
  • 19" Flat Panel Monitor (if needed)
  • Slim Nylon Case

PDA (Preferred)

  • Apple 8GB iPhone

Printers

  • HP LaserJet P2035 Printer
    • 30 ppm
    • USB and Parallel connections
  • Brother DCP-8060 (all-in-one)
    • 30 ppm
    • USB and Parallel connections

Currently Supported Minimum Configuration:

  • Intel Pentium 2.4 GHz
  • 512MB RAM
  • Windows 2000 SP4