Recommended Equipment
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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.
Windows 10 Computers[edit]
Desktop[edit]
Dell Optiplex 7090 Small Form Factor
Estimated price, subject to change: $942.14
- Specifications
- 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[edit]
Dell Latitude 7420
Estimated price, subject to change: $1,272.22
- Specifications
- 14" Screen
- 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor (4 Core, 12M Cache, base 2.8GHz up to 4.7GHz)
- 16GB non-ECC Memory
- M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive
- Intel Iris XE Graphics
- 3 Year Hardware Warranty
- Order Code S019L742014USR
- 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
Accessories
- Dell Thunderbolt Dock - WD19TBS
- Estimated price, subject to change: $240.49
- This allows a you to attach multiple monitors and USB devices to your computer using only one computer port.
- Order Code WD19TBS_SAP
- Dell Part #: 210-AZBI
- Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-thunderbolt-dock-wd19tbs/apd/210-azbi/pc-accessories
MacOS Computers[edit]
Desktop[edit]
27-inch iMac with AppleCare+ for School (4-year)
Estimated price, subject to change: $2,448.00
- Specifications
- 3.8GHz 8-core 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz
- 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
- 512GB SSD storage
- Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory
- Retina 5K 5120-by-2880 P3 display with True Tone
- Comes with Apple Magic keyboard and mouse
- 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
Laptop[edit]
13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)
***Mac Computers with the M1 Chip only support 1 external monitor***
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)
***You will want to order this version if you plan to use more than 1 external monitor***
Estimated price, subject to change: $2,378.00
- Specifications
- 2.3GHz quad-core 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz
- 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory
- 1TB SSD storage
- 13-inch Retina display with True Tone
- Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports
- 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
Accessories
- CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock
- Estimated price, subject to change: $249.95
- 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/
- Since this laptop only has Thunderbolt ports, we also recommend the following adapters:
- USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
- Estimated price, subject to change: $69.00
- USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
- Estimated price, subject to change: $69.00
- Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
- Estimated price, subject to change: $29.99
- USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
Accessories[edit]
Monitors[edit]
Dell P2419H
Estimated price, subject to change: $210.79
- Specifications
- 24-inch Monitor
- Full HD (1080p) 1920x1080 at 60Hz
- Available Ports:
- 1 Display Port
- 1 HDMI Port
- 1 VGA Port
- 1 USB 3.0 upstream port
- 2 USB 3.0 downstream ports
- 2 USB 2.0 downstream ports
- Order Code P2419HSAP
- Dell Part #: 210-AQDX
- Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-24-monitor-p2419h/apd/210-aqdx/monitors-monitor-accessories
Video Conferencing[edit]
Logitech C920S HD Pro Web Camera
Estimated price, subject to change: $57.39
- CDW Part: 5479466
- Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/logitech-hd-pro-webcam-c920s-web-camera/5479466?pfm=srh
Logitech USB Headset H390
Estimated price, subject to change: $28.08
- CDW Part: 1304366
- Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/logitech-usb-headset-h390-headset/1304366?enkwrd=h390+headset
Phone[edit]
Yealink T55A-Skype for Business Edition Desk Phone
Estimated price, subject to change: $159.00
- 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
- CDW Part: 5533538
- Product Page: https://www.cdwg.com/product/yealink-t55a-skype-for-business-edition-voip-phone-with-caller-id/5533538?pfm=srh