UH-Victoria

Technology Services

Computer Specifications

IT provides computer hardware to all UHV employees. The following hardware requirements are maintained to insure that computers that are in service stay up with the newest technologies available.

A computer replacement cycle policy evenly distributes the newest technologies to all departments within the university.

New Personal Computer Configuration

Personal Computers are currently being purchased with the following specifications:

  • Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
  • Model: Optiplex 960
  • Processor Type: Intel Core Duo
  • Processor speed: 2.33 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB DDR
  • Hard Disk: 160 GB
  • USB Flash Drive
  • DVD/CD-RW combo drive with software decode
  • Network card: Intel Gigabit integrated (10/100/1000) network interface card *
  • Monitor: 20" LCD flat panel display
  • Radeon HD 2400 XT Graphics card with 256MB on board memory
  • Integrated SoundMAX AC97 audio card
  • Dell Speakers
  • USB Mouse
  • USB Keyboard with no hotkeys

New Laptop Configuration

Laptop Computers are currently being purchased with the following specifications:

  • Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
  • Model: Latitude E6500
  • Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Processor speed: 2.26 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB SDRAM
  • Hard Disk: 160 GB, 5400 rpm
  • USB Flash Drive
  • DVD/CD-RW combo drive with software decode
  • Network card: Intel Gigabit integrated (10/100/1000) network interface card
  • Integrated modem card
  • Integrated Wireless MiniPCI Card
  • 14.1 Widescreen display
  • Integrated Web camera w/ microphone
  • USB Mouse
  • Nylon carrying case

Additional accessories issued for off-campus office environment

  • D/Port Port Replicator (Docking Station) with monitor stand
  • USB Keyboard with no hotkeys
  • Monitor: 19" flat panel display

Minimum Computer Specification

Computers that will be owned by the University should conform to these minimum specifications:

  • Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
  • Processor Type: Pentium III
  • Processor speed: 450 MHz internal
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM recommended
  • Hard Disk: 10 GB
  • Floppy Drive
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive
  • *Network card: 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI adapter (3C905C-tx) or compatible
  • Super VGA (800 X 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
  • Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device