Recommended Equipment

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

Desktop

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

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/dell-laptops-and-notebooks/new-latitude-7420-laptop-or-2-in-1/spd/latitude-14-7420-2-in-1-laptop?gacd=9646510-1029-5761040-266791111-0&dgc=st&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwdKXt4Wz8QIV_GxvBB2jlQySEAAYASAAEgKdN_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&nclid=InY1ONUHJ7ZMcLNa7l3sTb2YYkZA64KBv2vH57oZff1ghiKvzQI7W0ObmmpTjESW

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

Desktop

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

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

Accessories

Monitors

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

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

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