The following details the minimum requirements for a desktop needed to run the standard applications at UAA. (Please see Purchasing Guidelines for a recommendation for purchasing new computers.) The Desktop Team will service computers which meet these minimum requirements. 

If you are a user of standard applications and your desktop does not meet the minimum requirements, it may be time for a new or upgraded desktop. Plan on upgrading your computer every three to five years to be able to run common applications effectively.

This recommendation is intended for someone who:

• Needs to run the key UAA standard applications
• Uses recent versions of common off-the-shelf applications
• Typically runs up to four of these applications simultaneously

Minimum Requirements for Windows Computers (for University owned equipment)

• Processor: Pentium IV/1.0 GHz or equivalent
• Operating System: Windows XP
• RAM (memory): 512 MB
• 30 GB Hard Disk
• DVD
• Integrated Video, or Video Card with 32MB RAM
• 10/100/1000 Mb/s Network Interface Card

Minimum Requirements for Macintosh Computers (for University owned equipment)

• Processor: G4
• Operating System: Mac OS X
• RAM (memory): 512 MB
• 30 GB Hard Disk
• DVD
• 10/100/1000 Mb/s Network Interface Card