IT Recommended Computer Configurations & Models

Summary

This is a summarized list for IT recommended desktops, laptops & tablets.

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Desktop Configuration 1 Mid End  

Type: Desktop

Mid Tower Size

Processor

Intel Core™ 5 Series 3

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Yes

Memory

 16GB, with free slots, expandable to 64GB

Video Card

Integrated Graphics

Hard Drive

512GB SSD Main Drive

Optical Drive

Optional

USB Ports

USB 3.1 ports and USB Type C

Integrated NIC

Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Card Wake on LAN

Keyboard and Mouse

User preference

Monitors

 User preference

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise Edition 64bit

Hardware warranty

4 Years with 5 Year option and support with next business day onsite service

 

NOTE:  Desktops

  • Pro and Pro Max are the designated line for Dell purchases.   
  • ThinkCentre is the designated line for Lenovo purchases.

 

Desktop Configuration 2 High End  

Type: Desktop

Mid Tower Size

Processor

Intel Core™ 7 Series 3

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Yes

Memory

 32GB, Expandable to 64GB

Video Card

Installed 4 GB (non-shared memory) HDMI and/or Display Port

Hard Drive

1TB SSD Main Drive

Optical Drive

Optional

USB Ports

USB 3.1 and USB Type C

Integrated NIC

Integrated Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Card Wake on LAN

Keyboard and Mouse

User preference

Monitors

 User preference

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise Edition 64bit

Hardware warranty

4 Years with 5 Year option and support with next business day onsite service

 

 

Laptop Configuration 1 Mid End 

Type: Laptop 

 

Processor

Intel Core™ 5 Series 3

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Yes

Memory

 16GB, Expandable to 64GB

Video Card

Intel Integrated Graphics

Video Display

13-14-inch HD display

HDMI or Display Port

HDMI or Display port

Hard Drive

512GB SSD (solid state drive)

Optical Drive

Optional

USB Ports

USB 3 / USB Type C (Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, Power)

Integrated NIC

If not Included, order an adapter.

Internal Wireless Adapter

Supports 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n, WPA2/PSK/Enterprise, EAP/PEAP/MSCHAP-V2

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise Edition 64bit

Hardware warranty

3 with 4 Year support options with next business day onsite service

Peripherals

Docking Station, USB Type C adapter for ethernet, video display or USB 3 (optional)

 

NOTE:  Laptops

  • Pro and Pro Max are the designated line for Dell purchases.
  • ThinkPad is the designated line for Lenovo purchases.

 

Laptop Configuration 2 High End 

Type: Laptop 

 

Processor

Intel Core™ 7 Series 3

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Yes

Memory

 32GB Memory

Video Card

Intel HD Graphics

Video Display

15 or larger inch HD display

HDMI or Display Port

HDMI or USB Type C with adapter

Hard Drive

1TB SSD (solid state drive)

Optical Drive

Optional

USB Ports

USB 3 / USB Type C (Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort, Power)

Integrated NIC

If not Included, order an adapter

Internal Wireless Adapter

Supports 802.11ac/802.11 a/b/g/n, WPA2/PSK/Enterprise, EAP/PEAP/MSCHAP-V2

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise Edition 64bit

Hardware warranty

3 w/4/5 Year support options with next business day onsite service

Peripherals

Docking Station, USB Type C adapter for ethernet, video display or USB 3 (optional)

 

 

Microsoft Tablet 

Type: 2-in-1 Laptop/Tablet 

MS Surface Pro 11 Specs

Processor

Snapdragon X Plus 8-12 core ARM

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Yes

Memory

 16GB Memory

Display Size

12 or 13-inch Display

Video Display

Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU

Hard Drive

512 SSD

Internal Wireless Adapter

Wi-Fi 7

 Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4

USB Port

2X USB-C

Operating System

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise

Hardware warranty

3 Years support with next business day onsite service

Webcam

 1080p HD front and rear cameras

 

ARM Processor

Most enterprise applications will not run unless Windows emulation is used. Must use RISC-based software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iMac Configuration 1 

Type: Desktop

iMac 24 inch

Processor

Apple M4 8 core, 8 core GPU

Memory

16GB, expandable to 32GB

Hard Drive

512 SSD, expandable to 1TB

Keyboard and Mouse

Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard with numeric keypad 

Hardware Warranty

4 years AppleCare Protection Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iMac Configuration 2 

Type: Desktop

iMac 24 inch

Processor

Apple M4 10 core, 10 core GPU

Memory

16GB, expandable to 32GB

Hard Drive

512 SSD, expandable to 2TB

Keyboard and Mouse

Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard with numeric keypad 

Hardware Warranty

4 years AppleCare Protection Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MacBook Pro Configuration 1 Mid End (Apple) 

Type: Laptop

 

Processor

Apple M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max
14” or 16”

Memory

16GB expandable to 128GB

Hard Drive

1TB to 8TB

Video

10 core GPU up to 40 core GPU

Keyboard and Trackpad

Force Touch trackpad. Backlight Keyboard

Hardware Warranty

4 years AppleCare Protection Plan

Ethernet Adapter

Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Memory, Hard Drive and video depend on processor selection. Please refer to MacBook Pro technical specifications for specific configurations.

 

 

MacBook Pro Configuration 2 High End (Apple) 

Type: Laptop

 

Processor

Apple M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max
14” or 16”

Memory

16GB expandable to 128GBB

Hard Drive

1TB to 8TB

Video

10 core GPU up to 40 core GPU

Keyboard and Trackpad

Force Touch trackpad. Backlight Keyboard

Hardware Warranty

4 years AppleCare Protection Plan

Ethernet Adapter

Apple Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

 

 

 

 

MacBook Air Configuration (Apple) 

Type: Laptop

 

Processor

Apple M5 10 core

Memory

16GB expandable to 32GB

Hard Drive

512GB to 4TB

Video

8 or 10 core

Keyboard and Trackpad

Force Touch trackpad. Backlight Keyboard

Hardware Warranty

4 years AppleCare Protection Plan

Ethernet Adapter

Apple Thunderbolt Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

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