Windows Desktop
The following guidelines were developed for typical office use. In most cases, this includes word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and web browsing.
Computing technology changes a lot, and ITS will make every effort to keep these recommendations up to date. Check back often for the latest information.
These recommendations are for new computers only--please call us for advice before upgrading an existing machine. ITS generally advises that an office computer be replaced after 3 to 5 years of service. With the cost of new equipment constantly declining, upgrades are generally not cost-effective after a machine becomes four or five years old.
Click here to view the standard hardware and software for the standard desktop.
Windows OS Recommended Desktop System: Dell Optiplex 755
Through an agreement with Dell Computer, RIT offers a specially configured desktop machine known as the RIT Standard Desktop. When you buy an RIT Standard Desktop, it includes Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003. The software is already installed on the machine, and an ITS desktop support representative will come to your office at your request to set the machine up for you.
Complete specifications and pricing for Institute purchases are available from the Dell premier web page, http://www.dell.com/premier.
To get specifications and pricing for personal purchases, you need to go to a different site, located here.
The first time you use the Institute page, you will be prompted for an access key and password. You will need to obtain these from Elliotte Simpson at RIT Purchasing. Call Elliote at 475-2109, or email him.
- Enter the access code
- Then enter your access key
You will be prompted to create a personal profile, and you will select your own password to use on subsequent visits to the page.
When you reach the premier web page:
- Look on the left side of the page for the words "Purchasing Tools".
- Click on "Purchasing Tools".
- Look on the left side of the page for "Your Dell Store"
- Click on "Your Dell Store".
- Click on "Standard Desktop - RIT" to view the standard configuration.
Note that there are a range of options offered with respect to video, memory, hard disk and other items. You can select from among these options, and then click "Update Price" at the bottom of the page. A custom quote will be generated, and you can simply refer to that quote number when you submit a purchase requisition to RIT Purchasing.
NOTE: using the Dell Premier page makes a cookie on your hard disk, so cookies must be enabled in your web browser in order for this page to work.
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor E6850 (3.0GHz, 4M, VT, 1333MHz FSB) |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 2 |
| File System | NTFS |
| Memory | 2GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM,667MHz, (2 DIMM) |
| Monitor | Dell 19 inch UltraSharp™ 1908FP Flat Panel, Adjustable Stand, VGA/DVI |
| Video Card | 256MB ATI Radeon 2400 XT, Dual Monitor DVI or VGA (TV-out), full height |
| Hard drive | 160GB SATA 3.0Gb/s and 8MB DataBurst Cache™ |
| Floppy | 1.44 MB 3.5" Floppy Drive |
| Keyboard | Dell USB Keyboard, No hot keys |
| Mouse | Dell USB 2-Button Optical Mouse with Scroll |
| Audio Solutions | Internal Dell Business Audio Speaker |
| Removable Media Storage Devices | 16X DVD+/-RW SATA, Roxio Creator™ CyberlinkPowerDVD™ |
| Included Software | Microsoft Office 2003, SpyBot S&D, McAfee VirusScan, Adobe
Acrobat Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, Roxio Creator™ Dell Edition, RIT VPN software |
| Warranty | 4 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 4 Year NBD Onsite Service |