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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.

Tech Central

Phone: 310.506.4357 (HELP)

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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