Computer Recommendations
Overview
Information Technology provides the following general information about computer recommendations for the community.
- Students: Please check with your academic program to determine the technology requirements for your major, degree, or program. Please purchase a 3- to 4-year warranty with accident coverage to ensure your equipment is covered for your academic career! Additional Student Discount information is available.
- Staff and Faculty: Please check with your supervisor, local support representative, or Tech Central for the appropriate computer recommendations to ensure you have the right tools for your position. Departmental purchases should include a minimum 3-year warranty coverage when purchasing computer equipment via our Dell Premier site or Apple eCommerce site.
Laptop Computers
Equipment | General Business Use | Intensive Business Use* |
---|---|---|
PC – Dell Latitude |
8 GB RAM minimum, 512 GB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
16 GB RAM minimum, 1 TB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
Mac – Apple iMac |
8 GB RAM minimum, 512 GB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
16 GB RAM minimum, 1 TB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
Desktop Computers
Equipment | General Business Use | Intensive Business Use* |
---|---|---|
PC – Dell Optiplex |
8 GB RAM minimum, 512 GB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
16 GB RAM minimum, 1 TB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
Mac – Apple iMac |
8 GB RAM minimum, 512 GB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
16 GB RAM minimum, 1 TB SSD Hard Drive, Wi-Fi capable |
*"Intensive Business Use" can include scientific, graphic, video, and other computationally intensive operations that require more memory, storage, and processing power.
Legend:
- GB: Gigabyte.
- PC: Personal Computer. In this context, the term refers to a Microsoft Windows-based laptop or desktop.
- RAM: Random Access Memory or amount of computer memory.
- SSD: Solid-state Drive or flash-based hard drive.
- TB: Terabyte.
- Wi-Fi: Wireless networking capable.