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In the summer of 2014, all BSI and DCC lab computers will be replaced with the Dell T3610. Some of them have been replaced earlier, in which case the type number is T3600. You can locate the exact type number of your lab computer printed on the front of the case.
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| name          = Lab computer
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| caption        = Typical lab setup, as seen in a [[Cubicles|Cubicle]] (2026)
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== Lab Computer ==
 
== Lab Computer ==
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{{see also|Dell Workstations}}
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All TSG-supported research labs have been equipped with a [[Dell Workstations |Dell Workstation]]. The current model is the Pro Max Tower T2, of which you can view the simplified specifications below.
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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.
  
 
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! scope="col" style="width:250px;"| [[File:Pro_max_tower.jpeg |200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
! scope="col" style="width:250px;"| [[File:Dell T3610.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
 
 
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! scope="col"| Dell Precision T3600
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! scope="col"| Dell Pro Max  [[Dell_Workstations#Pro_max_tower_T2 | Tower T2]] <span style="color:green">new</span>
! scope="col"| Dell Precision T3610
 
 
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| CPU || [http://ark.intel.com/products/64621 Intel Xeon Processor E5-1620] || [http://ark.intel.com/products/75779 Intel Xeon Processor E5-1620v2]
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| CPU || Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (20C, 20T, 5.5Ghz)
 
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| Memory || 8GB 1600Mhz DDR3 || 8GB 1600Mhz DDR3
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| Memory size || 32GB
 
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| Chipset || Intel C600 series || Intel C602
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| Graphics Card || Intel® Graphics iGPU
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| Audio Chip || Realtek ALC269Q || Realtek ALC269Q
 
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| Network Controller || Intel 82579 (Gigabit Ethernet) || Intel 82579 (Gigabit Ethernet)
 
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| Storage || Western Digital 250GB 7,200rpm 3.5" SATA Hard Disk || Lite-On 256GB 2.5" SATA Solid State Drive
 
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| Storage Controller || PERC H310 SATA/SAS Controller || Integrated Intel AHCI SATA Controller
 
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| Optical Drive || Slimline DVD-ROM Drive, 8x DVD+/- RW || Slimline DVD-ROM Drive, 8x DVD+/- RW
 
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| Power Supply || Dell 80Plus 635W PSU || Dell 80Plus 632W PSU
 
 
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|}
  
== Graphics card ==
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== Software ==
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{{see also|System Image}}
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== Keyboard ==
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{{see also|Keyboards}}
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As of January 2026, all FSW research labs are equipped with the [[Corsair K70 PRO TKL]].
  
 
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! scope="col" style="width:210px;"| [[File:gtx 760.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:k70_pro_tkl.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
! scope="col" style="width:210px;"| [[File:gtx 770.jpg|200px|Image: 200 pixels]]
 
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! scope="col"| PNY Geforce GTX 760
 
! scope="col"| PNY Geforce GTX 770
 
 
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! GPU Specifications
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! scope="col"| Corsair K70 PRO TKL
 
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| Chip || Nvidia GK104 || Nvidia GK104
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| Size || 80% (TKL)
 
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| Shader Units || 1152 || 1536
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| [[Keyboards#Keyboard Layout|Keyboard Layout]] || US-International QWERTY
 
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| Base Clock (MHz)|| 980 || 1046
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| Key Switches || Corsair MGX v2
 
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| Boost Clock (MHz) || 1033 || 1085
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| Actuation Force || 30-55cN
 
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| Texture Fill Rate (Gpix/s) || 94.1 || 134
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| Polling Rate || up to 8000Hz
 
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! Memory Specifications
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| USB Pass-through || style="background-color:#F99;" | No
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
 
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| Base Clock (GHz) || 6.0 || 7.0
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| Multimedia Controls || style="background-color:#FFB;" | Yes<ref group="k">Dedicated volume knob, playback control via Function keys</ref>
 
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| Amount (MB) || 2048 || 2048
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| Backlight || style="background-color:#9F9;" | Yes (RGB)
 
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| Type || GDDR5 || GDDR5
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== Mouse ==
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Labs are equipped with a Logitech G203 mouse as standard.
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| Interface (bit) || 256 || 256
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! scope="col" style="width:200px;"| [[File:G203.JPG|100px|Image: 100 pixels]]
 
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| Bandwidth (GB/s) || 224.3 || 224.3
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! scope="col"| Logitech G203
 
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! Supported Technologies
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! Features
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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| Bus Support || PCI Express 3.0 || PCI Express 3.0
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| Handedness || Ambidextrous
 
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| OpenGL (version) || 4.3 || 4.3
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| Weight (g) || 85
 
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| DirectX (version) || 11.0 || 11.0
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! Connection
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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| Vertex Shader (version) || 5.0 || 5.0
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| Wireless || style="background-color:#F99;" | No
 
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| Pixel Shader (version) || 5.0 || 5.0
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| Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) || 2.1
 
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| Anti Aliasing || TXAA, FXAA || TXAA, FXAA
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| Interface || USB 2.0
 
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| 3D Support || 3D Vision (+ Live & Surround), 3D Gaming, 3D Blu-Ray || 3D Vision (+ Live & Surround), 3D Gaming, 3D Blu-Ray
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! Tracking
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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| HDCP || Yes || Yes
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| Tracking Technology || Laser
 
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| OS Certification || Windows XP,Vista,7,8 || Windows XP,Vista,7,8
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| Resolution || 200 - 8000 dpi
 
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| Other || CUDA, Adaptive VSync, G-Sync, Nvidia SHIELD, SLI, PhysX || CUDA, Adaptive VSync, G-Sync, Nvidia SHIELD, SLI, PhysX
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| Max. Acceleration (g) || >25
 
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! Display Support
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| Max. Velocity (m/s) || >5
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
 
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| Max. Digital Resolution || 2560x1600 || 4096x2160
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! Responsiveness
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! scope="row" colspan="3"|
 
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| Max. VGA Resolution || 2048x1536 || 2048x1536
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| USB Data Format (bits/axis) || 16
 
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| Display Connectors || DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, Displayport (one of each) || DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI, Displayport (one of each)
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| Polling Rate (Hz) || 1000
 
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| Max. Connected Displays || 4 || 4
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| Sleep Mode || Disabled
 
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! Physical Properties
 
! scope="row" colspan="2"|
 
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| Length (cm) || 26.7 || 26.7
 
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| Height || Dual-Slot || Dual-Slot
 
 
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== Test results ==
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===Mouse Sensitivity===
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You can change the sensor sensitivity of our Logitech mice to change how fast the pointer moves across the screen with every inch traveled. This is measured in dots per inch (DPI).
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Press the DPI button below the scroll wheel to cycle through presets. A notification will pop up on screen telling you the current DPI level. Warning: notification may be delayed if you press the button multiple times!
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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.
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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.
  
Find the presentation workshop documentation here: [[Media:Test Results 2013.docx]]
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==See Also==
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*[[Monitors]]

Latest revision as of 18:16, 3 February 2026

Lab computer
Mm cubicle.jpg
Typical lab setup, as seen in a Cubicle (2026)

Lab Computer

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.

Image: 200 pixels
Dell Pro Max Tower T2 new
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 265K (20C, 20T, 5.5Ghz)
Memory size 32GB
Graphics Card Intel® Graphics iGPU

Software

See also: System Image

Keyboard

See also: Keyboards

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

Image: 200 pixels
Corsair K70 PRO TKL
Size 80% (TKL)
Keyboard Layout US-International QWERTY
Key Switches Corsair MGX v2
Actuation Force 30-55cN
Polling Rate up to 8000Hz
USB Pass-through No
Multimedia Controls Yes[k 1]
Backlight Yes (RGB)
  1. Dedicated volume knob, playback control via Function keys

Mouse

Labs are equipped with a Logitech G203 mouse as standard.

Image: 100 pixels
Logitech G203
Features
Handedness Ambidextrous
Weight (g) 85
Connection
Wireless No
Cable Length / Wireless Range (m) 2.1
Interface USB 2.0
Tracking
Tracking Technology Laser
Resolution 200 - 8000 dpi
Max. Acceleration (g) >25
Max. Velocity (m/s) >5
Responsiveness
USB Data Format (bits/axis) 16
Polling Rate (Hz) 1000
Sleep Mode Disabled

Mouse Sensitivity

You can change the sensor sensitivity of our Logitech mice to change how fast the pointer moves across the screen with every inch traveled. This is measured in dots per inch (DPI). Press the DPI button below the scroll wheel to cycle through presets. A notification will pop up on screen telling you the current DPI level. Warning: notification may be delayed if you press the button multiple times!

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.

See Also