WCU Minimum Apple Computer Specifications for Institutional Use
The specifications detailed here are the minimum requirements for new computer purchases to be used on the WCU campus, for Apple systems.
| WCU Minimum Mac Desktop Systems Specifications | ||
| Minimum Specifications | Business Desktop iMac | Analytical Desktop iMac |
| Processor Speed | Minimum 3.06 GHZ Intel Core i3 | Minimum 3.2 GHZ Intel Core i3 |
| Operating System | MAC OS X | MAC OS X |
| Memory | Minimum 4 GB | Minimum 4 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB | 1 TB |
| Optical Drive | 8x SuperDrive | 8x SuperDrive |
| Mouse | Optical Mouse | Optical Mouse |
| Keyboard | Standard Keyboard | Standard Keyboard |
| Display (Monitor) | 21.5" Flat Panel | 27" Flat Panel |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM | ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM |
| Network Card | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Speakers | Built In | Built In |
| Warranty | 3-Year Add On | 3-Year Add On |
| WCU Minimum Mac Laptop Specifications | ||
| Minimum Specifications | Mac Book | Mac Book Pro |
| Processor Speed | Minimum 2.4 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo | Minimum 2.4 GHZ Intel Core i5 |
| Operating System | MAC OS X | MAC OS X |
| Memory | Minimum 2GB | Minimum 4GB |
| Storage | 250 GB 5400 Rpm | 320 GB 5400 RPM |
| Optical Drive | Double-Layer SuperDrive | Double-Layer SuperDrive |
| Display (Monitor) | 13" Display | 15" Display |
| Network Card | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet | Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Battery | Lithium-Polymer Battery | Lithium-Polymer Battery |
| Warranty | 3-Year Add On | 3-Year Add On |
| CompuTrace | Required for University purchases | Required for University purchases |
| Etching | Required for University purchases | Required for University purchases |
September 2010