Computer
Manufacturers Recommendations
If you are considering buying
a new computer these are our current recommendations
for manufacturers.
(Updated May 2005)
Our current recommendations
for a new system.
(Updated July 2005)
Minimum
Configuration ($600)
2.8 ghz Celeron or Athlon 3000+
RAM - 256 mb
Hard Drive - 120 gb
Monitor - 17" CRTor 15" LCD
CD-ROM - 48X CD-RW
Soundblaster compatible soundcard
Modem - 56K V.90 & Network Card 10/100 NIC
Ports - USB 2.0 & Firewire
Operating System - Windows XP Home |
Preferred
Configuration ($1200)
3.4 ghz Pentium IV or Athlon 3600+
RAM - 512 mb
Hard Drive - 200 gb
Monitor - 17" LCD or 19" CRT
CD-ROM - 8X DVD+RW & 48XCD-RW
Soundblaster compatible soundcard
Modem - 56K V.90 & Network Card 10/100 NIC
Operating System - Windows XP Home or Professional (if
the computer is on a home network)
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