Computing Services consulting staff are prepared to assist any Dartmouth student, faculty, or staff member with any of the hardware listed below. We have experience with and resources available to provide support for all of these.
You may choose to use hardware not found on this list. In fact, many other items are available for purchase through Computer Sales and Service. Other groups on campus may also provide support for hardware you choose to use.Note: Due to limited resources, we generally do not provide support for hardware older than four years, not on the list below, or for non-English versions of operating system installations. We also do not support hardware no longer supported by the manufacturer or pre-released (alpha or beta) versions of any computer hardware.
The minimum hardware requirements for the class of 2016 are as noted below. We believe that starting with a computer that meets these minimum requirements will enable students to have a useful computer for their four years at Dartmouth.
Macintosh Computers
Windows Computers
Note: All Apple systems should meet the minimum requirements of a G5 or Intel processor, 1 GHz processor, and 1024 MB of memory. These specifications are the minimum necessary to run the oldest supported operating system. However, to have a better computing experience, we suggest you consult us prior to purchasing a computer by contacting the IT Service Desk at 646-2999, sending e-mail to help@dartmouth.edu, or calling your department's IT support office.
Note: All Windows systems should meet the minimum requirements of an AMD or Intel processor, and 1 GB of memory. These specifications are the minimum necessary to run the oldest supported operating system. However, to have a better computing experience, we suggest you consult us prior to purchasing a computer by contacting the IT Service Desk at 646-2999, sending e-mail to help@dartmouth.edu, or calling your department's IT support office.
Note: We do not recommend netbooks as a primary computer
Note: Personal printers with built-in wireless capability are not recommended for wireless use on campus.
