Technology Purchases
TECHNOLOGY PURCHASES FOR STUDENTS
Before You Buy
All Marymount University students should consult with their schools before making a computer purchase so any school-specific requirements can be accommodated.
Consider the following questions before purchasing your computer:
- Are you primarily writing papers and accessing the Internet?
- Do you need to use your computer for programming?
- Do you need to use your computer for multimedia work?
- Will you be creating graphics, music, or video?
- Do you need to burn CDs or DVDs?
Minimum Hardware Configurations:
| Component |
PC
|
Apple |
| CPU |
Intel4th gen core i5-4200M (2.5GHz, 2M cache) or faster |
Intel i5 2.5 GHz or faster |
| System RAM |
4 GB or more |
4 GB or more |
| Hard Drive |
500 GB Hard Drive at 7200 RPMs or a SSD/Hybrid |
500 GB Hard Drive at 5400 RPMs or a SSD/Hybrid |
| Removable Storage |
8X (DVD+/-RW) Drive |
Apple USB SuperDrive |
| Monitor |
1366x768 Min. Resolution |
1280x800 Min. Resolution |
| Video Card |
Inte, AMD, or NVIDIA Graphics 1 GB GDDR5 RAM |
Intel Iris Graphics or better |
| Operating System |
Windows 7/8/8.1 64-bit |
Mac OS X.9x or latest version |
| Network Card |
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
| Wireless Network Card |
Built-in Wirless Network Card that supports both 2.4 ang 5.0 GHz |
Built-in Wirless Network Card that supports both 2.4 ang 5.0 GHz |
Program Specific Requirements:
The following programs have specific technology requirements. Please refer to the links below for more information.
Interior Design
Traditional and Accelerated B.S.N. Students
Highly Recommended Add-ons:
- Anti-virus software installed and properly configured.
- Three-year warranty (extended coverage from Manufacturer, Retailer, or AppleCare) and /or theft and accidental damage insurance.
- USB Flash Drive (16-32GB recommended, etc)
- Integrated Webcam (Skype, Google+ Hangouts, etc)
- Backup Solution (Carbonite, CrashPlan, or External Hard Drive with 320+ GB)
- Recovery Media or Installation Media for all purchased software.
Then, students should use the following links to obtain the necessary information before purchasing a new computer:
Dell Personal Computer Purchase
Student Software Discounts
Apple Personal Computer Purchase
Last modified: 01/13/2017