Obsolete Computer Systems
In This Section
If you have a system comprised of any of the specifications listed below, or older/less, your system is not suitable for campus computing needs. Please consider updating as soon as possible.
| Desktop computers | Laptop computers | |||
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| Platform | Windows PC | Apple | Windows PC | Apple |
CPU |
Pentium 3 |
PowerPC G4 |
Pentium 3 |
PowerPC G3 |
RAM |
Less than 1 GB |
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Hard drive |
40 GB |
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Optical drive |
CD-ROM without DVD |
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Graphic card |
Less than 128 MB of video RAM |
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Display |
Resolutions of less than 1024x768 |
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Network |
Wired: Any system without a network adapter Wireless: 802.11b wireless card |
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OS |
Windows 95, 98, ME, & 2000 |
Mac OS 10.3 and earlier |
Windows 95, 98, ME, & 2000 |
Mac OS 10.3 and earlier |
Software |
Versions of Microsoft Office earlier than 2002/XP and Internet Explorer earlier than 6 |
Versions of Microsoft Office earlier than V.X Note: Internet Explorer for Macintosh is no longer supported by Microsoft |
Versions of Microsoft Office earlier than 2002/XP and Internet Explorer earlier than 6 |
Versions of Microsoft Office earlier than V.X Note: Internet Explorer for Macintosh is no longer supported by Microsoft |
For more information and descriptions of the hardware components listed above, see the glossary.
Tech support
The IT Express Computing Services Help Desk provides assistance with many topics, including software, campus Internet access, and activating and accessing your UC Davis email and computing accounts. Call for help at 530-754-HELP (4357).
The campus also offers computer repair services to students for a reasonable fee. For more information, contact Desktop Enterprise Services (DES) at 530-757-8907, or email them at desktop@ucdavis.edu.