Base computer models

Overview

Listed here are the specifications of the systems LITS considers to be base models when fulfilling computer requests. Standards evolve frequently, and our current specifications may not reflect this list exactly, but they will meet or exceed these specifications.

 

Windows desktops

  • Dell Optiplex 5000
  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10 cores, up to 4.40 GHz
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Hard Drive: 256 GB solid state
  • Standard Monitor: 22"

 

Windows laptops

  • Dell Latitude 5450
  • Operating System: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 10 cores, up to 4.40 GHz
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Hard Drive: 256 GB solid state
  • Screen: 14"

 

macOS desktops

  • iMac 24"
  • OS: macOS 14
  • Processor: M4
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Hard Drive: 256 GB
  • Screen: 24"

 

macOS laptops

  • MacBook Air 13"
  • OS: macOS 14
  • Processor: M2
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Hard Drive: 256 GB solid state
  • Screen: 13"
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