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Minimum Specifications for Computer Equipment

July 1, 2015–June 30, 2016

All computers and training lab servers purchased with LSTA grant funds must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications established by the Missouri Secretary of State's Office.

Special allowances may be made for higher specifications when purchasing special-use computers, such as patron business center equipment or gaming stations with their associated accessories.


Item Minimum Specifications

Maximum Cost Per Unit
Supported in Grant

Desktop PC

The following specs do not apply to Thin Client installations, which are allowable:

 

  • 3.2 GHz  Intel Core i5-4th generation 6M cache
  • 8GB DDR3 Memory
  • 500 GB Hard drive
  • 21.5” Flat Panel Monitor
  • Intel HD Graphics 4600
  • DVD RW drive
  • LAN Networking Port and Wireless Capable
  • 2 USB 3.0 Ports and/or 2 USB 2.0 Ports (4 Ports total)

 $1,400

Laptop PC

  • 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5-4th generation 6M cache
  • 8 GB DDR3 Memory
  • 500 GB Hard drive  
  • DVD-RW drive
  • 15.6” Display area
  • Intel HD Graphics 4600
  • LAN Networking Port and Wireless Capable
  • 2 USB 2.0 Ports and/or 1 USB 3.0 Port (3 Ports total)

 

$1,700

Computer Training Lab Server (Tower or Rack)

The following specifications do not apply for library-wide support (enterprise) servers

 

  • 3.2 GHz  Intel Core i5-4570 6M cache
  • 8 GB DDR3 Memory
  • 500 GB Hard drive—4 or more hard drives for RAID (RAID 5)
  • 19 inch Monitor
  • DVD-RW Drive
  • Dual Power Supplies

 $4,000