Not all systems requested align with the Purdue IT standard business or power user configurations. When building a custom quote on the Dell Premier site or selecting a system from a different vendor, keep the following options in mind as a guide.
Purdue Standard Laptops and Desktops:
https://service.purdue.edu/TDClient/32/Purdue/KB/Article/820/Windows-Purdue-University-Computer-Hardware
https://service.purdue.edu/TDClient/32/Purdue/KB/Article/832/Apple-Purdue-University-Computer-Hardware
Recommended Minimum Options (focus on Dell systems but applies to all vendors/models):
- CPU: Select an Intel i5 or AMD Pro 5 or higher
- MEMORY: Select 16GB - 2 DIMMs or higher
- STORAGE: Select a 500GB m.2 SSD or higher
- OS: Select Windows 11 license (required even if the user wants to run Linux)
- BATTERY: Select the option with the 3-year warranty (if available)
- WARRANTY SYSTEM/SUPPORT: Select 4 years Pro Plus for laptops or 5 years Pro for desktops
- WARRANTY SYSTEM/SUPPORT: Accidental Damage for laptops if not purchasing Pro Plus
- WARRANTY DRIVE: Keep your hard drive on all systems if not purchasing Pro Plus
- SERVICE: Request the addition of "Asset Reporting" (Ask the sales rep to add in requote)
- Keyboard and Mouse: Include for desktops and workstations
- vPro: Select Disable
- Software Clients/Apps/Licenses: Select Disable (crowdstrike, mcafee, office...)
*Pro Plus Support from Dell includes US-based support, accidental damage, and Keep Your Hard Drive.
*Pro Support from Dell includes US-based support.
Sometimes we have to be flexible or make exceptions depending on the project requirements and/or budget. However, the above is a minimum starting point.