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2024 - Hardware Standards

2024 - Hardware Standards

Do I Need a Laptop or Desktop?

Choose a desktop for maximum performance and stability in a fixed location, ideal for power-intensive tasks like graphic design and 3D rendering. Opt for a laptop if you need portability and flexibility, making it perfect for hybrid workers or those frequently on the move.


Entry-Level (Standard) Options

Ideal for Office Users who primarily work with documents, spreadsheets, emails, and basic web browsing.

Desktop

Optiplex 7020: Price: $799.10 or $831.72

Intel® Core™ i5 14500 vPro® (16GB RAM, 256GB storage, Integrated graphics)

Laptop

Latitude 5520: Price: Around $1,000

Intel® Core™ i5 1135G7 (16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD storage, Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics)


Heavy Users (High Performance) Options

Ideal for Graphic-Intense Users who work with ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and other demanding software.

Desktop

Precision 3680: Price: $1,593.00

Intel® Core™ i7 14700K (32GB RAM, 512 GB storage, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060, 8GB GDDR6X)

Laptop

Precision 5490 : Price: $2,200.00

Intel Core Ultra 7 165H vPro Enterprise (32GB RAM, 512 GB storage, Nvidia RTX 1000 Ada Generation, 6 GB GDDR6)


Rendering Systems for High-Performance Workloads

Ideal for users who require extreme performance for 3D rendering, large-scale GIS projects, or complex simulations.

Mobile Workstation:

Precision 5690: Price: $4,212.07

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 165H, vPro® Enterprise (64GB RAM, 512 GB storage, NVIDIA® RTX™ 5000 Ada 16GB GDDR6)

Workstation:

Precision 3680: Price: $4,383.94

Intel® Core™ i7 14700 (32GB RAM, 512 GB storage, NVIDIA® RTX™ 5000 Ada Generation, 32GB GDDR6, 4DP)


Peripherals

Which Docking Station Do I Need?

Choose the WD22TB4 for essential connectivity with additional ports for peripherals like a mouse, keyboard, or external drives. Opt for the WD19DCS if you need support for dual 4K displays and robust connectivity, making it ideal for video editing or working with multiple high-resolution monitors.

WD22TB4: Price: $209.99
WD19DCS: Price: $273.83


Which Monitor Do I Need?

Choose the Dell UltraSharp 24 - U2424H for sharp images and accurate color in everyday tasks. Opt for the UltraSharp U2723QE - 4K if you need top clarity and extra screen space for graphic-intensive work.

Dell UltraSharp 24 - U2424H: Price: $220.39
UltraSharp U2723QE - 4K: Price: $420.49

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