General Information
Computer Component and Peripheral Manufacturers' Support
Below is a list of manufacturers, their support phone numbers and web pages. This list is by no means complete, so if you find any information to be inaccurate or if you want additional manufacturers to be included on this page, send an email to help@ncsu.edu including the manufacturer's name, phone number, address and web page address.
For support information about your computer , see our page on Computer Manufacturers' Support Information.
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Computer Manufacturers' Support Information
Below is a list of manufacturers, their support phone numbers and web pages. If you find any information to be inaccurate or if you want additional manufacturers to be included on this page, send an email to help@ncsu.edu including the manufacturer's name, phone number, address and web page address.
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Local Computing Service Vendors
Local Computing Service Vendors
Below is a list of local service vendors, their support phone numbers and web pages. Inclusion in this list does not constitute a recommendation from NC State University or the Office of Information Technology. This list is provided only as a quick reference for the campus community.
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Computer Repairs
NEW! OIT's Walk-In Center can help repair students' personally-owned laptops and desktops!
Many hardware and software problems can be diagnosed and repaired right here on campus. Find out more about the OIT Walk-In Center, including services available and hours of operation.
Here are other methods of obtaining computer repairs:
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Removable Media (key, pen or flash drive)
A flash drive (key drive, pen drive) is an easy way to transport data between computers. Roughly the size of a car key, each of these drives comes in a wide range of storage capacities. Generally they require no additional software and mount directly on most computers with current operating systems.
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Hardware Considerations
- Hard drive
- Optical drive - Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc (DVD), or Blu-ray Disc (BR)
- RAM
- Removable media (key, pen or flash drive)
- Firewire
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New Computer
Minimum recommendations for a new computer
NOTE: The computer recommendations and specifications on this and other pages were developed by NC State's Office of Information Technology for Fall 2009 and will be updated in Spring 2010. Be sure to check with your college or department for their specific computer recommendations as they may vary.
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Vendors
Computer vendors with special pricing for NC State students
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NOTE: NC State University provides these links as a convenience and does not endorse or promote a specific vendor for student computing purchases.
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Used Computer
Minimum recommendations for a computer you already own
NOTE: The computer recommendations and specifications on this and other pages were developed by NC State's Office of Information Technology, OIT for Fall 2009 and will be updated in Spring 2010. Be sure to check with your college or department for their specific computer recommendations as they may vary.
If the computer you already own can:
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RAM
Computers tend to run better and more reliably when they have sufficient internal Random Access Memory, RAM. Memory prices have dropped dramatically, so it makes good sense to begin with 2 GB of RAM.
When either upgrading or buying a new system, pay special attention to:
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