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: 3.0 GHz and up (single core)
• RAM: 1 GB
• 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: 80-120 GB
• Optical Drive: DVD-RW drive
• 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: 2.8 and above
• RAM: 1 GB
• Video: Onboard or >64 Mb AGP video card, PCI-e if necessary for video to work
• Hard Drive: 80 GB and up (40 GB SATA Okay)
• 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: 2.8-2.99 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Video: Onboard or 64 Mb AGP video card
• Hard Drive: 40-60 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: dual core or greater
• RAM: 2 GB or higher
• Video: Onboard or >64 Mb AGP video card or PCI-E card
• Hard Drive: 160 GB or higher
• Optical Drive: CD-RW/DVD-RW combo
• Sound: Onboard or PCI Sound Card
• Networking: Onboard or PCI 10/100 Bt