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