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Standard Computer Builds

Specifications for standard Windows and Mac computer builds available to faculty and staff served by the CIT Service Group (CITSG)

This article applies to: Central IT Service Group (CITSG) Support

CITSG Desktop Support offers standard configurations of Apple and Windows laptops and desktops, listed below.

CITSG-supported faculty and staff can submit a request using our online form. (Non-CITSG customers, please contact your local IT Support.)

CITSG keeps the standard Dell recommendation in stock to streamline your deployment process. If these systems do not meet your needs, your request must include the business case and leadership approval.

Windows Systems

Laptop

Dell Pro 14 Plus (Default offering to CITSG customers - In stock for fastest turnaround)
Formerly branded as Latitude
14" screen. Default offering is without touch screen.
CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 238V, vPro®
32GB RAM
512GB SSD
14", Non-Touch, FHD+, 300 nit, 45% NTSC, Anti-Glare, FHD+IR Cam
4-Year Basic Warranty
Available upgrades: screen size, memory, hard drive, warranty

Other Dell Laptop models and configurations are available, with approval, as a custom order.

Dell Laptop Accessories

Dell Pro Smart Dock - SD25
For use with Dell laptops, connecting 1 or 2 monitors, network cable, additional USB ports.

Desktop

Dell Pro Micro Plus
CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235 vPro®
16GB
512GB SSD
4-Year Basic Warranty
Micro Form Factor. Desktop Only. No Monitor. 
Available upgrades: memory, hard drive, warranty

Mac Systems

Laptop

MacBook Air 15 M4 (Default offering to CITSG customers)
15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 2 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, MagSafe 3 port
Can now run multiple external displays
CPU Apple M4
16GB RAM
512GB SSD Drive
4-Year AppleCare Protection Plan
Available upgrades: memory, hard drive. 13" version also available.

MacBook Pro 14 M4
(If more ports are necessary than Air)
14" high-resolution display, 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
CPU Apple M4
16GB RAM
512GB SSD Drive
4-Year AppleCare Protection Plan
Available upgrades: memory, hard drive

MacBook Pro 14 M4 Pro 
(For higher processing needs)
14" high-resolution display, 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
CPU Apple M4 Pro
24GB RAM
512GB SSD Drive
4-Year AppleCare Protection Plan
Available upgrades: memory, hard drive

MacBook Pro 16 M4 Pro 
(For higher processing needs and larger screen)
16" high-resolution display, 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
CPU Apple M4 Pro
24GB RAM
512GB SSD Drive
4-Year AppleCare Protection Plan
Available upgrades: memory, hard drive

Model Comparison on Apple.com

Other models and configurations are available, with approval, as a custom order.

Desktop

iMac M4 24"
Desktop with built-in 24" screen 
512GB SSD Drive
M3 Processor
16GB DRAM
4-Year AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac

MacMini M4: Desktop only
512GB SSD Drive
M2 Processor
16GB DRAM 
4-Year AppleCare Protection Plan for MacMini

Monitors

Dell 34 UltraWide Curved Monitor
Current model 34" UltraWide Curved Monitor, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Type-C upstream inputs, ethernet adapter, integrated webcam and speakers

Dell UltraSharp 24 Monitor
Current model of Dell 24" Widescreen Monitor, HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, or USB-C inputs

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