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'''These are the computers and accessories that IGB IT recommends for new computer purchases.  If you need a special configuration that isn't included here, we will work with you to configure a computer that will meet your specific needs.  All prices are estimates as of 6/25/21.  All prices are subject to change.'''
'''These are the computers and accessories that IGB IT recommends for new computer purchases.  If you need a special configuration that isn't included here, we will work with you to configure a computer that will meet your specific needs.  All prices are estimates as of 8/6/25.  All prices are subject to change.'''


== Windows 10 Computers ==
'''***Please note, due to chip shortages, shipping for some items may be delayed.***'''
=== Desktop ===
 
'''Dell Optiplex 7090 Small Form Factor'''  
==Windows Computer==
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $942.14
===Laptop===
* Specifications
'''Dell Pro 14 Plus - PB14250'''  
** 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700 Processor (8-Core, 16MB Cache, 2.9GHz to 4.8GHz, 65W)
** 16GB DDR4 non-ECC Memory
** M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
** Intel Integrated Graphics
** 3 Year Hardware Warranty
** Comes with wireless Dell keyboard and mouse
* Order Code S216DO7090SFFUSR
* Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/desktops-all-in-one-pcs/optiplex-7090-tower-and-small-form-factor/spd/optiplex-7090-desktop


=== Laptop ===
Estimated price, subject to change: $1,367.88
'''Dell Latitude 7420'''
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $1,272.22
* Specifications
* Specifications
** 14" Screen
** 14" Screen
** 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor (4 Core, 12M Cache, base 2.8GHz up to 4.7GHz)
** Intel Core Ultra 7 268V vPro (48 TOPS NPU, 8 Core, up to 5GHz)
** 16GB non-ECC Memory
** 32GB LPDDR5, 8533 MT/s Memory
** M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive
** 512GB SSD
** Intel Iris XE Graphics
** Intel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4 Technology, Wireless Card
** 3 Year Hardware Warranty
** 100W AC Adapter USB Type-C
* Order Code S019L742014USR
** 5 Year Hardware Warranty
* Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/2-in-1-laptops-tablets/new-latitude-7410-business-laptop-or-2-in-1/spd/latitude-14-7410-2-in-1-laptop
* Order Code rcrc1112802-8326350
* Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-laptops/dell-pro-14-plus/spd/dell-pro-pb14250-2-in-1-laptop/gcto_pb14250_usx?redirectTo=SOC
 
'''Accessories'''
'''Accessories'''
* Dell Thunderbolt Dock - WD19TBS
* Dell Dock - WD25
* Estimated price, subject to change: $240.49
* Estimated price, subject to change: $155
** This allows a you to attach multiple monitors and USB devices to your computer using only one computer port.
** This allows a you to attach multiple monitors and USB devices to your computer using only one computer port.
** Order Code WD19TBS_SAP
** Order Code Wd25sap
** Dell Part #: 210-AZBI
** Dell Part #: 210-BDPX
** Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-thunderbolt-dock-wd19tbs/apd/210-azbi/pc-accessories
** Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-pro-dock-wd25/apd/210-brpx/docks
 
==MacOS Computers==
===Laptop===
'''14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)'''


== MacOS Computers ==
'''***This Mac can support more than 1 external monitor***'''
=== Desktop ===
 
'''27-inch iMac with AppleCare+ for School (4-year)'''  
Estimated price, subject to change: $2,518.00
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $2,448.00
* Specifications
* Specifications
** 3.8GHz 8-core 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz
** Apple M4 Chip with 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
** 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
** 24GB unified memory
** 512GB SSD storage
** 1TB SSD storage
** Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory
** 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
** Retina 5K 5120-by-2880 P3 display with True Tone
** Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, Magsafe 3 port
** Comes with Apple Magic keyboard and mouse
* Product Page: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-black-standard-display-apple-m4-pro-with-14-core-cpu-and-20-core-gpu-24gb-memory-1tb
* Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/buy-mac/imac-imac/27-inch-3.8ghz-8-core-processor-with-turbo-boost-up-to-5.0ghz-512gb
 
'''16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)'''


=== Laptop ===
'''***This Mac can support more than 1 external monitor***'''
'''13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)'''
 
<br>'''***Mac Computers with the M1 Chip only support 1 external monitor***'''
Estimated price, subject to change: $3,648.00
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $1,878.00
* Specifications
** Apple M1 Chip with 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine
** 16GB unified memory
** 512GB SSD storage
** 13-inch Retina display with True Tone
** Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
* Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/13-inch-space-gray-apple-m1-chip-with-8-core-cpu-and-8-core-gpu-512gb
'''13-inch MacBook Pro with Intel i7 Processor and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)'''
<br>'''***You will want to order this version if you plan to use more than 1 external monitor***'''
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $2,378.00
* Specifications
* Specifications
** 2.3GHz quad-core 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz
** Apple M4 Max with 14-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
** 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory
** 36GB Unified memory
** 1TB SSD storage
** 1TB SSD storage
** 13-inch Retina display with True Tone
** 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
** Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports
** Three Thunderbolt 5 Ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port
* Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/13-inch-space-gray-2.0ghz-intel-core-i5-quad-core-processor-with-intel-iris-plus-graphics-1tb
** 140W USB-C Power Adapter
* Product Page: https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space-black-standard-display-apple-m4-max-with-14-core-cpu-and-32-core-gpu-36gb-memory-1tb
 
'''Accessories'''
'''Accessories'''
* CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock
* CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Pro Dock
* Estimated price, subject to change: $249.95
** Estimated price, subject to change: $329.95
** This allows a you to attach multiple monitors and USB devices to your computer using only one computer port.
** This allows a you to attach multiple monitors and USB devices to your computer using only one computer port.
** Product Page: https://www.caldigit.com/ts3-plus/
** Product Page: [https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HRJK2ZM/A/caldigit-thunderbolt-4-pro-dock?fnode=7c37b6fc393ab845869c49ef452c32c4353bb5c5efd77cabb19c3e72cfcade9635e1ee1a0dbd0cc8ca2c5adc29b84a80c56ce5c37e80fce68c93a83d9ad8037c5760662dd37f503229bf80cb45c46b827af16ae3d78d7a5180bae1eefb58cebe https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HRJK2ZM/A/caldigit-thunderbolt-4-pro-dock]
* Since this laptop only has Thunderbolt ports, we also recommend the following adapters:
* Since this laptop only has Thunderbolt ports, we also recommend the following adapters:
** USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
** USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
*** Estimated price, subject to change: $69.00
*** Estimated price, subject to change: $69.00
** USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
*** Product Page: [https://www.apple.com/us-edu/shop/product/MW5M3AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter?fnode=aefd9be416e4aae0e38d8060cb6de4f837d0c0018f7ace56e449fdfe09e10c8a19bceaf74a5a4f0fd90b82b6cd79bd478582e1301e574c610bae67ed3d2542632b8ed4f815e935cfc0822534e50f0f30b1101ac76efda1d377208fe39b85b070 https://www.apple.com/us-edu/shop/product/MW5M3AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter]
*** Estimated price, subject to change: $69.00
** USB-C to USB Adapter
*** Estimated price, subject to change: $19.00
*** Product Page: [https://www.apple.com/us-edu/shop/product/MW5L3AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter?fnode=20bcd0d4e6099805e8b6821acbe50d418136ffbe4b2b060f023ef22eb50a69ffd4895ceb166dc201ac5aa4e31c769d7fe3353c93c8b31f23cbeaedcf51cfca9af6c6c654d4808062b2738d5ebbcac559c7fe34e96fcdd20bbb89495cfc94546d https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter]
** Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter  
** Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter  
*** Estimated price, subject to change: $29.99
*** Estimated price, subject to change: $21.99
*** CDW Part:3924731
*** Product Page: https://www.cdw.com/product/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter-usb-type-c-rj45-black/3924731?pfm=srh


== Accessories ==
==Accessories==
=== Monitors ===
===Monitors===
'''Dell P2419H'''
'''Dell U2424H'''
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $210.79
 
Estimated price, subject to change: $178.00
* Specifications
* Specifications
** 24-inch Monitor
** 24-inch Monitor
** Full HD (1080p) 1920x1080 at 60Hz
** Full HD (1080p) 1920x1080 at 120 Hz
** Available Ports:
** Available Ports:
*** 1 HDMI Port
*** 1 Display Port
*** 1 Display Port
*** 1 Display Port Out
*** 1 USB Type-C 3.2 Upstream Port
*** 2 USB Type-A 3.2 Downstream Ports
*** 1 Audio Line-out Port
* Order Code: u2424hsap
* Dell Part #: 210-BKRR
* Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-ultrasharp-24-monitor-u2424h/apd/210-bkrr/monitors-monitor-accessories
'''Dell P3225QE'''
Estimated price, subject to change: $395.00
*Specifications
** 32-inch Monitor
** 4K 3840x2160
** Available Ports:
*** 1 HDMI Port
*** 1 HDMI Port
*** 1 VGA Port
*** 1 Display Port
*** 1 USB 3.0 upstream port
*** 1 USB Type-C 5Gbps Upstream with Power Delivery (up to 90W)
*** 2 USB 3.0 downstream ports
*** 1 USB Type-C 5Gbps Downstream Port
*** 2 USB 2.0 downstream ports
*** 3 USB Type-A 5Gbps Downstream Port
* Order Code P2419HSAP
*** 1 RJ-45
* Dell Part #: 210-AQDX
* Order Code: P3225qesap
* Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-24-monitor-p2419h/apd/210-aqdx/monitors-monitor-accessories
* Dell Part #: 210-BRJC
* Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-pro-32-plus-4k-usb-c-hub-monitor-p3225qe/apd/210-brjc/monitors-monitor-accessories


=== Video Conferencing ===
===Video Conferencing===
'''Logitech C920S HD Pro Web Camera'''
'''Logitech C920S HD Pro Web Camera'''
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $57.39
 
Estimated price, subject to change: $57.39
* CDW Part: 5479466
* CDW Part: 5479466
* Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/logitech-hd-pro-webcam-c920s-web-camera/5479466?pfm=srh
* Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/logitech-hd-pro-webcam-c920s-web-camera/5479466?pfm=srh
'''Logitech USB Headset H390'''
'''Logitech USB Headset H390'''
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $28.08
 
* CDW Part: 1304366
*: Estimated price, subject to change: $26.32
* CDW Part: 1304366
* Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/logitech-usb-headset-h390-headset/1304366?enkwrd=h390+headset
* Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/logitech-usb-headset-h390-headset/1304366?enkwrd=h390+headset


=== Phone ===
===Phone===
'''Yealink T55A-Skype for Business Edition Desk Phone'''
'''Yealink MP54 E2 - Teams - VoIP phone'''
<br>Estimated price, subject to change: $159.00
 
Estimated price, subject to change: $236.12
* Compatible with MS Teams.
* This IP phone will allow you to make and receiving calls using your campus assigned phone number.
* This IP phone will allow you to make and receiving calls using your campus assigned phone number.
* If you do not have a campus assigned phone number, you can request one at this link: https://www.igb.illinois.edu/telephone_account
* If you do not have a campus assigned phone number, you can request one at this link: https://www.igb.illinois.edu/telephone_account
* CDW Part: 5533538
* CDW Part: 8056441
* Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/yealink-t55a-skype-for-business-edition-voip-phone-with-caller-id/5533538?pfm=srh
* Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/yealink-mp54-e2-voip-phone-with-bluetooth-interface/8056441?pfm=srh
 
=== Surge Strip ===
'''Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector'''
 
Estimated Price, subject to change: $36.39
* Recommended for all computers and other electronic equipment.
* CDW Part: 7325715
* Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/belkin-6ft-cable-powers-15-devices/7325715?pfm=srh
 
<small>Page Reviewed: 8/6/25</small>

Latest revision as of 11:27, 6 August 2025


These are the computers and accessories that IGB IT recommends for new computer purchases. If you need a special configuration that isn't included here, we will work with you to configure a computer that will meet your specific needs. All prices are estimates as of 8/6/25. All prices are subject to change.

***Please note, due to chip shortages, shipping for some items may be delayed.***

Windows Computer

Laptop

Dell Pro 14 Plus - PB14250

Estimated price, subject to change: $1,367.88

Accessories

MacOS Computers

Laptop

14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)

***This Mac can support more than 1 external monitor***

Estimated price, subject to change: $2,518.00

16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)

***This Mac can support more than 1 external monitor***

Estimated price, subject to change: $3,648.00

Accessories

Accessories

Monitors

Dell U2424H

Estimated price, subject to change: $178.00

Dell P3225QE

Estimated price, subject to change: $395.00

Video Conferencing

Logitech C920S HD Pro Web Camera

Estimated price, subject to change: $57.39

Logitech USB Headset H390

Phone

Yealink MP54 E2 - Teams - VoIP phone

Estimated price, subject to change: $236.12

Surge Strip

Belkin 12-Outlet Surge Protector

Estimated Price, subject to change: $36.39

Page Reviewed: 8/6/25

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