Prospective Students
Recommended Computer Hardware
Updated 05/04/12
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU (no Celeron) | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i7 |
| OS | Windows 7 32-bit* | Windows 7 64-bit* |
| Memory | 4GB | 8GB |
| Hard Disk | 250GB 5400rpm | 500GB 7200rpm |
| Optical | DVD Burner | |
| Display | 14" SXGA/WSXGA | 15.4"+ UXGA/WUXGA |
| Video | 128MB Adapter | 256MB Adapter |
| Wireless** | IEEE 802.11b/g | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
Dell, Lenovo, Apple and Toshiba have established a pricing agreement that provides LSU faculty, staff and students with the ability to purchase hardware (laptops, and some desktops) at a significantly reduced cost. For more information, please visit the Tigerware hardware purchasing page.
*Current LSU Computing Policy supports Windows 7. Vista IS NOT supported. While you may choose Vista, you do so at your risk.
If you are unable to purchase a laptop pre-loaded with Windows 7, you may download and install Windows 7 from Tigerware. Instructions for this process are found here.
**Must be compatable with WPA-Enterprise/PEAP Security
Mac Specs: Any Intel-based Mac with at least 4GB memory and 128GB+ hard drive space is sufficient. 500GB of hard drive space is recommended
(Windows-only software can be run using virtualization programs, such as Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion (free to students) or SUN VirtualBox (free) or directly, with or without Mac OS. A selection of Mac OS, and Windows, software is available for download from Tigerware)
Software
Several additional software titles are also available through the Tigerware site.
