Computing

Science Technology Services has compiled a list of recommended computing devices to suit the most common needs of faculty, staff, and graduate students.

PLEASE NOTE: These recommendations are aimed at staff/faculty, not undergrad students.

Standard Computer

For general admin or lab use
Manufacturer Dell Dell
Model OptiPlex Tower (Plus 7010) Optiplex Micro (Plus 7010)
Specs 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13500
8GB or 16GB RAM
256GB or 512GB SSD Storage
Windows 11 Pro
USB Mouse & Keyboard
3 Year Warranty

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-13500
8GB or 16GB RAM Memory
256GB or 512GB SSD Storage
Windows 11 Pro
USB Mouse & Keyboard
3 Year Warranty

Price Starting at $1300.00 Starting at $1100.00
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Standard Monitor

Recommended for general usage
Manufacturer ViewSonic
Model ViewSonic VG2xxx
Specs 24"
HDMI
VGA
DisplayPort
Speakers
Price Starting at $225.00
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Standard Laptop

For general admin or lab use
Manufacturer Microsoft Dell
Model Surface Laptop 5 Latitude
Specs Intel Core i5 1245U
8GB RAM
256 GB Storage
13.5” Touchscreen 2256 x 1504
Windows 10 Pro

13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1345U
Intel® UHD Graphics 
16 GB RAM
256 GB Storage
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080)
Windows 11 Pro

Price Starting at $1500 Starting at $1600
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