Build Specs

Here are the technical specifications of the main types of computers built at Free Geek:

Freek Box

Freek Boxes are given out to volunteers in the Build and Adoption Programs. Some are also granted out to schools and non-profits.

• Processor: 2.8-3.2 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Video: Onboard or >64 Mb AGP video card (1024x768 or better). A PCI-e card may be used if it's the only video option.
• Hard Drive: 60-80 GB
• Optical Drive: CD-RW and DVD-ROM (combo or separate)
• Sound: Onboard or PCI Sound Card
• Networking: Onboard or PCI 10/100 Bt

FG-PDX

FG-PDX systems are donated by the City of Portland and granted out to local schools and non-profits.

• Processor: 2.4 and above
• RAM: 512 MB - 1 GB
• Video: Onboard or 64 Mb AGP video card, PCI-e if necessary for video to work
• Hard Drive: 80 GB
• Optical Drive: CD-RW OR DVD-ROM
• Sound: Onboard or PCI Sound Card
• Networking: Onboard or PCI 10/100 Bt

Regular

Regular systems are sold in the store to help cover Free Geek's operating costs.

• Processor: 2.0-2.5 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Video: Onboard or 64 Mb AGP video card
• Hard Drive: 30-40 GB
• Optical Drive: CD-RW OR DVD-ROM
• Sound: Onboard or PCI Sound Card
• Networking: Onboard or PCI 10/100 Bt

HighEnd Specs

HighEnds are also sold in the store to help cover Free Geek's operating costs

• Processor: greater than 3.2 GHz or dual core
• RAM: 1 GB or higher
• Video: Onboard or 64 Mb AGP video card or PCI-E card
• Hard Drive: 120 GB or higher
• Optical Drive: CD-RW/DVD-RW combo
• Sound: Onboard or PCI Sound Card
• Networking: Onboard or PCI 10/100 Bt