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All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a [[Dell Workstation]]. The current model is the Pro Max Tower T2, of which you can view the simplified specifications below.

~~Ask a member of the TSG if~~ you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research, or if you are still working with an older computer, check the name on the front or top of the case.

See [[Dell Workstation]] for previous lab computers. If you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research, ask the TSG. Or if you are still working with an older computer, check the name on the front or top of the case.

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! scope="col"| Dell Pro Max [[Dell_Workstation#Pro_max_tower_T2 | Tower T2]] ~~<span style="color:green">new</span>~~

! scope="col"| Dell Pro Max [[Dell_Workstation#Pro_max_tower_T2 | Tower T2]]

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| CPU || Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (20C, 20T, 5.5Ghz)

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== Software ==

=== Performance ===

For performance-critical applications, we advise to run the lab computer without active internet connection. Double-click the Network Off icon on the desktop to turn off these network services.

The desktop wallpaper will show which network services are enabled.

== Keyboard ==

As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the [[Corsair K70 PRO TKL]].

As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the [[Corsair K70 PRO TKL]]. It replaced our previous lab keyboard, the [[Corsair Vengeance K70]].

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| Size || 80% (TKL)

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| [[~~Keyboards~~#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY

| [[Keyboard#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY

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| Key Switches || Corsair MGX v2

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If you want to set the mouse sensitivity at a custom DPI value, or if you wish to prevent participants from changing the sensitivity (accidentally or otherwise), please contact the TSG.

~~Note~~: ~~this~~ is ~~completely~~ independent from the pointer speed setting in Windows Settings. That slider should ALWAYS be set to 6 (the middle position), as any other value may introduce pointer acceleration, which is almost never wanted. "Enhance pointer precision" should be off for the same reason.

:ℹ️ This is independent from the pointer speed setting in Windows Settings. That slider should ALWAYS be set to 6 (the middle position), as any other value may introduce pointer acceleration, which is almost never wanted. "Enhance pointer precision" should be off for the same reason.

===RGB Lighting===

The Logitech G203 has some RGB LED lighting along its edge and below the "G" logo. You can alter the color or turn this off in the Logitech G Hub software. Ask TSG for help.

:⚠️ Lighting settings will be reset with periodic Lab Computer maintenance updates.

==See Also==

*[[~~Monitors~~]]

*[[Monitor]]

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 All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a [[Dell Workstation]]. The current model is the Pro Max Tower T2, of which you can view the simplified specifications below.
-Ask a member of the TSG if you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research, or if you are still working with an older computer, check the name on the front or top of the case.
+See [[Dell Workstation]] for previous lab computers. If you are not sure which computer you have been using for your past research, ask the TSG. Or if you are still working with an older computer, check the name on the front or top of the case.
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 ! scope="col"|
-! scope="col"| Dell Pro Max  [[Dell_Workstation#Pro_max_tower_T2 | Tower T2]] <span style="color:green">new</span>
+! scope="col"| Dell Pro Max  [[Dell_Workstation#Pro_max_tower_T2 | Tower T2]]
 |-
 | CPU || Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (20C, 20T, 5.5Ghz)
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 == Software ==
 {{see also|System Image}}
+=== Performance ===
+For performance-critical applications, we advise to run the lab computer without active internet connection. Double-click the Network Off icon on the desktop to turn off these network services.
+The desktop wallpaper will show which network services are enabled.
 == Keyboard ==
-{{see also|Keyboards}}
+{{see also|Keyboard}}
-As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the [[Corsair K70 PRO TKL]].
+As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the [[Corsair K70 PRO TKL]]. It replaced our previous lab keyboard, the [[Corsair Vengeance K70]].
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 | Size || 80% (TKL)
 |-
-| [[Keyboards#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY
+| [[Keyboard#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY
 |-
 | Key Switches || Corsair MGX v2
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 If you want to set the mouse sensitivity at a custom DPI value, or if you wish to prevent participants from changing the sensitivity (accidentally or otherwise), please contact the TSG.
-Note: this is completely independent from the pointer speed setting in Windows Settings. That slider should ALWAYS be set to 6 (the middle position), as any other value may introduce pointer acceleration, which is almost never wanted. "Enhance pointer precision" should be off for the same reason.
+:ℹ️ This is independent from the pointer speed setting in Windows Settings. That slider should ALWAYS be set to 6 (the middle position), as any other value may introduce pointer acceleration, which is almost never wanted. "Enhance pointer precision" should be off for the same reason.
+===RGB Lighting===
+The Logitech G203 has some RGB LED lighting along its edge and below the "G" logo. You can alter the color or turn this off in the Logitech G Hub software. Ask TSG for help.
+:⚠️ Lighting settings will be reset with periodic Lab Computer maintenance updates.
 ==See Also==
-*[[Monitors]]
+*[[Monitor]]

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