When departments need to order specific computer hardware, software, or printers; contact User Support Services to consult with USS staff or refer to this web page for requirements. USS has access to discounted pricing from certain vendors, which departments can utilize as new purchases become necessary. For evaluations and vendor recommendations, please call the User Support Services at 503.725.HELP.
Below are USS recommended minimum hardware configurations for computers and printers.
Minimum Windows Hardware
- Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz
- 1 GB of memory
- 40 GB hard drive
- 32x DVD-ROM
- LCD flat panel monitor
Approved Windows New Hardware
- Dell Optiplex 760
- Intel Core Duo Processor
- 4 GB DDR2 Memory
- 160 GB hard drive
- DVD R/W
- LCD flat panel monitor
- Link to Dell website: here
Approved Windows new Laptop
Approved Windows Software
- Our standard image comes with the following software:
- Windows XP
- McAffee Anti-virus
- Mocrosoft Office 2003 or 2007
- Meeting Maker
- Flash
- Adobe Reader
- SSH
- Quicktime
- For additional approved software go here http://www.oit.pdx.edu/forms/software-order
Minimum Mac OS Hardware
- G5 or Intel based Mac
- 2 GB of memory
Approved Mac OS Software
- Mac OS X (10.4 or higher)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Mozilla Firefox or Safari web browser
- Mozilla Thunderbird or Mac OS X "Mail" for e-mail
Approved Departmental Printer
(all new printers should be ordered with duplexers)
- Ricoh Aficio SP 4100N Laser printer
- Ricoh Aficio SP 4110N Laser Printer
- Hewlett Packard LaserJet P3005dn B&W printer
- Hewlett Packard LaserJet P4014dn B&W printer
- Hewlett Packard LaserJet P4015n B&W printer
- Hewlett Packard Color LaserJet CP4005dn
- Hewlett Packard Color LaserJet 4700dn
- Hewlett Packard LaserJet P4515n B&W printer
- Hewlett Packard Color LaserJet 5550dn B&W printer
User Support Services is located in Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 18.
Need help now? Contact us at 503.725.HELP or help@pdx.edu
