Standard Computer Configuration Recommendations for ITS-Supported Departments

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The following computer/equipment models are recommended for university/departmental purchase. These options have been reviewed for compatibility with standard applications, ITS support standards, and long-term sustainability.

Note: These recommendations are intended for departments purchasing equipment for university use. They are not intended for student or personal purchases. If you have unique computing requirements that are not met by the listed systems, please include a business case explaining the need for a configuration different from the standard options.

When contacting ITS or a vendor for a quote, please be sure to include a PDF of the full product configuration (available in each product section below) in your request.

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EPL (Express Products List)

BCI - Rhonda Roberts
CDWG - Jeff Baumann
Howard - Danielle Nichols
NextStep - Steve McAlexander

Use the following EPL link to locate available resellers:

All Reseller EPL

Direct Pricing (Dell and Apple)

Use the following links to get direct pricing from Dell and Apple:

Dell (new users will need to request an account)
Apple Education Store

Desktops

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Dell Pro Slim Desktop

A reliable, entry-level desktop ideal for general administrative and office use.

Processor: Intel Core i5-14500 vPro (14 cores, up to 5.0GHz)

Memory: 16GB DDR5 (1 x 16GB, up to 4800 MT/s)

Storage: 512GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

Wireless: Not included

Chassis: Slim chassis with 180W power supply

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Dell Pro Slim Plus Desktop

Optimized for AI-assisted workloads and higher-performance office tasks.

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 265 vPro (20 cores, up to 5.3GHz, 13 TOPS NPU)

Memory: 32GB DDR5 (1 x 32GB, up to 5600 MT/s)

Storage: 1TB TLC SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth

Chassis: Slim Plus chassis with 260W power supply

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Dell Pro Micro Desktop

Compact desktop suitable for limited-space environments, digital signage, or kiosk-type setups.

Processor: Intel Core i5-14500T vPro (14 cores, up to 4.8GHz)

Memory: 16GB DDR5 (1 x 16GB, up to 4800 MT/s)

Storage: 256GB TLC SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

Wireless: Not included

Chassis: Micro form factor with 35W processor support

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Apple iMac 24-inch (M4, 16GB, 512GB SSD)

An all-in-one desktop with a high-resolution Retina display, suitable for general office and creative work.

Processor: Apple M4 chip (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)

Memory: 16GB unified memory

Storage: 512GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: macOS Sequioa

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth

Display: 24-inch Retina 4.5K display, standard glass

Ports: Four Thunderbolt 4 ports, Gigabit Ethernet

Accessories: Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Other: Apple Intelligence enabled

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Apple iMac 24-inch (M4, 24GB, 512GB SSD)

An all-in-one desktop with a high-resolution Retina display, suitable for general office and creative work. Same as above model but with increased memory for more demanding tasks.

Processor: Apple M4 chip (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)

Memory: 24GB unified memory

Storage: 512GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: macOS Sequioa

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth

Display: 24-inch Retina 4.5K display, standard glass

Ports: Four Thunderbolt 4 ports, Gigabit Ethernet

Accessories: Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Other: Apple Intelligence enabled

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Apple Mac Studio

A compact high-performance desktop for intensive creative and analytical workloads.

Processor: Apple M4 Max chip (14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)

Memory: 32GB unified memory

Storage: 512GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: macOS Sequioa

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth

Display: 24-inch Retina 4.5K display, standard glass

Ports (front): Two USB-C ports, one SDXC card slot

Ports (back): Four Thunderbolt 5 ports, Two USB-A ports, one HDMI port, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone jack

Other: Apple Intelligence enabled

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Laptops

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Dell Pro 14 Laptop

A portable and efficient choice for users who travel or work in hybrid environments.

Processor: Intel Core 5 120U (10 cores, up to 5.0GHz)

Memory: 16GB DDR5 (1 x 16GB, up to 5600 MT/s)

Storage: 512GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

Display: 14" FHD+ (300 nits, anti-glare, non-touch)

Camera: FHD + IR with facial recognition and privacy shutter

Keyboard: Backlit with Copilot key

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Battery: 3-cell, 55 Wh, ExpressCharge capable

Power Supply: 65W USB-C

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Dell Pro 16 Plus Laptop

Designed for higher workloads and users needing more screen real estate and memory.

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vPro (8 cores, up to 5.0GHz, with NPU)

Memory: 32GB LPDDR5x (onboard, 8533 MT/s)

Storage: 1TB TLC SSD

Graphics: Integrated Intel Arc

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro, CoPilot+ PC

Display: 16" FHD+ (300 nits, anti-glare, non-touch)

Camera: FHD + IR with facial recognition and privacy shutter

Keyboard: Backlit with numeric keypad and Copilot key

Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Battery: 3-cell, 55 Wh, ExpressCharge capable

Power Supply: 65W USB-C

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Dell Pro Max 16 Laptop

Powerful mobile workstation suited for AI tasks, heavy multitasking, or demanding applications.

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (16 cores, up to 5.1GHz)

Memory: 32GB DDR5 (2 x 16GB, 5600 MT/s, dual-channel)

Storage: 1TB Gen4 Performance SSD (SED-ready)

Graphics: Intel Arc / Arc Pro GPU

Display: 16" FHD+ (300 nits, non-touch)

Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

Camera: FHD + IR with HDR and facial recognition

Keyboard: Backlit with numeric keypad and Copilot key

Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Battery: 4-cell, 64 Wh, ExpressCharge capable

Power Supply: 100W USB-C

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

Portable high-performance laptop suited for power users and mobile professionals.

Processor: Apple M4 chip (12-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)

Memory: 24GB unified memory

Storage: 512GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: macOS Sequioa

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth

Display: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR

Ports: Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3

Accessories: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad

Power Supply: 70W USB-C

Other: Apple Intelligence enabled

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Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

Larger-screen version of the MacBook Pro for those who need extra display space and power.

Processor: Apple M4 chip (14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)

Memory: 24GB unified memory

Storage: 512GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: macOS Sequioa

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth

Display: 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR

Ports: Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3

Accessories: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad

Power Supply: 140W USB-C

Other: Apple Intelligence enabled

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

A compact high-performance desktop for intensive creative and analytical workloads.

Processor: Apple M4 chip (10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine)

Memory: 16GB unified memory

Storage: 256GB SSD

Graphics: Integrated

Operating System: macOS Sequioa

Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth

Display: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina with True Tone

Camera: 12MP Center Stage Camera

Ports: Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3

Accessories: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Force Touch trackpad

Power Supply: 30W USB-C

Other: Apple Intelligence enabled

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Monitors

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Dell 24-inch Monitor - P2425H

A versatile, full HD monitor ideal for general office use.

Size: 23.8"

Resolution/Refresh Rate: Full HD (1080p) 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz

Adjustability: Height, pivot (rotation), swivel, tilt

Ports: DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C downstream, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 downstream

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Dell 34-inch Curved Monitor - S3425DW

A large, curved WQHD display that enhances viewing comfort and provides sharp, detailed visuals for graphics-intensive and multitasking workloads.

Size: 34"

Resolution/Refresh Rate: WQHD 3440 x 1440 (120 Hz)

Adjustability: Height, tilt

Ports: 2x HDMI (v2.1), USB 5Gbps Type-C upstream, USB 5Gbps Type-A downstream, USB 5Gbps Type-A downstream w/ Battery Charging 1.2, USB 5Gbps Type-C downstream (power delivery up to 15 W)

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Accessories

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Dell Slim Soundbar - SB521A

This slim and lightweight soundbar offers exceptional audio clarity and easy magnetic attachment to Dell select monitors, ensuring a clutter-free desk.

Connectivity: USB

Features: Speaker

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Dell Pro Premium Conferencing Soundbar - SB725

Experience exceptional conferencing audio clarity with this AI-based premium soundbar equipped with enhanced noise-cancellation technology.

Connectivity: USB

Features: Speaker, Microphone, Noise-Cancellation

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Dell Pro Dock - WD25

Boost your productivity with the latest pro dock that offers up to 100W power delivery and a wide variety of connecting options.

Ports: 2x DisplayPort (1.4), HDMI (2.1), USB-C (DisplayPort Alt-Mode), 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5Gb Ethernet

Power Delivery: Up to 100W via USB-C

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Dell Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock - SD25TB5

Conquer intense workloads with versatile Thunderbolt 5 smart dock, delivering up to 300W of future-ready power and remote management capabilities.

Ports: 2x DisplayPort (2.1), HDMI (2.1), 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), USB-C (DisplayPort Alt-Mode), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5Gb Ethernet, 1x Headphone-out

Power Delivery: Up to 300W (Dell systems), up to 240W (non-Dell systems)

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Standard Computer Configuration Recommendations for ITS-Supported Departments

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EPL (Express Products List)

Direct Pricing (Dell and Apple)

Desktops

Dell Pro Slim Desktop

Dell Pro Slim Plus Desktop

Dell Pro Micro Desktop

Apple iMac 24-inch (M4, 16GB, 512GB SSD)

Apple iMac 24-inch (M4, 24GB, 512GB SSD)

Apple Mac Studio

Laptops

Dell Pro 14 Laptop

Dell Pro 16 Plus Laptop

Dell Pro Max 16 Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

Monitors

Dell 24-inch Monitor - P2425H

Dell 34-inch Curved Monitor - S3425DW

Accessories

Dell Slim Soundbar - SB521A

Dell Pro Premium Conferencing Soundbar - SB725

Dell Pro Dock - WD25

Dell Pro Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock - SD25TB5

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Attachments

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13in MacBook Air.pdf Computer

14in MacBook Pro.pdf Computer

16in MacBook Pro.pdf Computer

24in iMac 16GB.pdf Computer

24in iMac 24GB.pdf Computer

Dell Pro 14 Laptop.pdf Computer

Dell Pro 16 Plus Laptop.pdf Computer

Dell Pro Max 16 Laptop.pdf Computer

Dell Pro Micro Desktop.pdf Computer

Dell Pro Slim Desktop.pdf Computer

Dell Pro Slim Plus Desktop.pdf Computer

Mac Studio.pdf Computer