Overview
Information Technology Services requires all network-connected computers to meet a minimum level of specification. This is for several reasons, most notably network security.
Minimum Specifications for New Device Purchases
Minimum Windows Specifications
- Intel i-Series 8th Generation Processor or higher
- 16GB of RAM
- 512GB SSD or larger
- TPM installed
- Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit) capable
5-year Next Business Day On-Site Warranty
5-Year Accidental Damage Protection
5-Year Keep Your Drive
- Dell or Lenovo only, following campus standard quotes
Individuals seeking to purchase outside these standards are required to obtain written approval from the Director or Assistant Director of Academic & Client Technologies via their Tier 2 representative.
Minimum Mac OS X Specifications
- Intel i-Series 8th Generation Processor or higher
- 16GB of RAM
- 512GB SSD or larger
3-Year AppleCare+ Protection
- Mac OS X Catalina or above
Individuals seeking to purchase outside these standards are required to obtain written approval from the Director or Assistant Director of Academic & Client Technologies via their Tier 2 representative.
Minimum Specifications for Devices Purchased Prior to January 1, 2019
Minimum Windows Specifications
- Intel i-Series 6th Generation Processor or higher
- 8GB of RAM
- 250GB SSD or larger
- TPM installed
- Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit) capable
Minimum Mac OS X Specifications
- Intel i-Series 6th Generation Processor or higher
- 8GB of RAM
- 250GB SSD or larger
- Mac OS X High Sierra capable