Desktop Machines

The CS Department houses and manages its own network of workstations with direct connections to the University's campus network and the Internet. The network consists of 460 desktops running Linux, XP, or Vista.

Below is a descriptive list of system types.

Maxbuilt PC

Maxbuilt PC

Maxbuilt PCs are custom designed Intel-compatible computers made with top-shelf components and built and tested right here in the CS Department by our own Max Salvas. Currently the department provides two models, lab/ugrad systems, and faculty/grad systems, in roughly equal numbers.

Key features of the lab/ugrad systems

  • CPU: Intel Quad Core Q6600 2.4GHz
  • Memory/storage:  4GB RAM, 160GB hard drive space
  • Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7300 GT 256 MB
  • Network: 100 Gb/sec ethernet.

Key features of the faculty/grad systems

  • CPU:  AMD Quad Core 953 3.2GHz
  • Memory/storage:  4GB RAM, 160GB hard drive space
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce 8400 256MB
  • Network: 100 Gb/sec ethernet.