Recommended Systems
While not a campus-wide requirements, many students consider having a personal computer extremely helpful in completing coursework and utilizing the university's online services. Some academic departments have specific technological requirements for students.
The following systems are meant to be guidelines for purchasing new systems. For questions about how well your current system will work, call the IT Helpdesk at 252-335-3373.
Laptop
| Processor Speed | Intel® Core 2 Duo |
| RAM | 2 GB recommended |
| Video Card | 64MB recommended |
| Monitor | 14" Active Matrix |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB or larger recommended |
| CD-ROM Drive | DVD±RW/CDRW |
| Additional Storage | USB Memory Key (Flash Drive) |
| Operating System | Windows® XP Professional or Vista Business |
Battery |
Lithium-Ion Network |
| Card | 10/100 Wired Ethernet Card |
| Wireless | Wireless 802.11 b/802.11 g NIC (Optional) |
| Software | Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 |
| Symantec Anti-Virus Free Download) Login requires ECSU ID | |
Desktop
| Processor Speed | Intel® Core 2 Duo |
| RAM | 2 GB recommended |
| Video Card | 64MB recommended |
| Monitor | 17" Monitor |
| Hard Drive | 160 GB |
| CD-ROM Drive | DVD ±RW/CDRW |
| Sound Card | SoundBlaster compatible w/speakers |
| Additional Storage | USB Memory Key (Flash Drive) |
| Operating System | Windows ® XP Professional or Vista Business |
| Network Card | 10/100 Wired Ethernet Card |
| Wireless | Wireless 802.11 b/802.11 g NIC (Optional) |
| Software | Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 |
| Symantec Anti-Virus Free Download) Login requires ECSU ID | |
