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 10/25/21. All prices are subject to change.

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

Windows 10 Computers

Desktop

Dell Optiplex 7090 Small Form Factor

Estimated price, subject to change: $940.00

• 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
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Dual-band 2.2 802.11ax with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5.1
  • 3 Year Hardware Warranty
  • Comes with 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: $1,560.02

• Specifications
  • 14" Screen
  • 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1185G7 Processor (4 Core, 12M Cache, base 3.0GHz up to 4.8GHz)
  • 16GB non-ECC Memory
  • M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 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

Accessories

• Dell Thunderbolt Dock - WD19TBS
• Estimated price, subject to change: $228
  • 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)

***This Mac only supports 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

***You will want to order these models below if you plan to use more than 1 external monitor***

14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)

Estimated price, subject to change: $2,148.00

• Specifications
  • Apple M1 Pro with 8-core CPU, 14-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • 16GB Unified memory
  • 512GB SSD storage
  • 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Three Thunderbolt 3 Ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • 67W USB-C Power Adapter
• Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-space-gray-8-core-cpu-14-core-gpu-512gb

16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro Chip and AppleCare+ for School (4-year)

Estimated price, subject to change: $2,898.00

• Specifications
  • Apple M1 Pro with 10-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • 16GB Unified memory
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Three Thunderbolt 3 Ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • 140W USB-C Power Adapter
• Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space-gray-10-core-cpu-16-core-gpu-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.apple.com/us-hed/shop/product/HMX12ZM/A/caldigit-ts3-plus-dock
• 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
    • Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/product/MUF82AM/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter
  • USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
    • Estimated price, subject to change: $69.00
    • Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/product/MJ1L2AM/A/usb-c-vga-multiport-adapter
  • Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
    • Estimated price, subject to change: $29.99
    • Product Page: https://www.apple.com/us-hed/shop/product/HJKF2ZM/A/belkin-usb-c-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter

Accessories

Monitors

Dell P2422H

Estimated price, subject to change: $202.00

• Specifications
  • 24-inch Monitor
  • Full HD (1080p) 1920x1080 at 60Hz
  • Available Ports:
    • 1 Display Port
    • 1 HDMI Port
    • 1 VGA Port
    • 1 USB 3.2 upstream port
    • 4 USB 3.2 downstream ports
• Order Code P2422HSAP
• Dell Part #: 210-BBCC
• Product Page: https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/dell-24-monitor-p2422h/apd/210-bbcc/monitors-monitor-accessories#techspecs_section

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