Computer recommendations

Here is a list of computers that are recommended by the Finance Computing team.  We can customize orders outside of these recommendations should you need it.

Last updated: April 2020

Desktop

This is the standard desktop recommendation.  If you require more power we can get a quote together for a Dell Precision workstation

Manufacturer Model Technical Specifications  Cost Links
Dell Optiplex 7070 (Small Form Factor) Intel Core i7-9700

  • i9-9900 + $117 to cost

Memory: 16 GB DDR4

  • 32GB + $194  to cost

Storage: Solid State drive 1TB
Warranty: 4-year ProPlus Support with next business day service

$1757 Dell optiplex 7070

Laptop

Note: All laptops will be encrypted with either Bitlocker (Windows) or Filevault (MacOS) to protect any data in the event a laptop is lost or stolen.

Manufacturer Model Technical Specifications Approximate Cost Links
Dell XPS 13 inch or 15 inch

or

Latitude 7400 Series

Intel Core i7
Memory: 16 GB DDR4
Storage: 1TB SSD
Warranty: 3-year ProPlus Support with next business day service and accidental damage
Depends on specs you require Latitude 7400

XPS Laptops

Mac  Macbook Pro 13 inch or 16 inch Intel Core i7 Processor
Memory:  16 GB DDR4
Storage: 1TB SSD
Warranty: 3-year Apple Care
Depends on specs you require, see computer connection for approximate pricing we can custom order Mac laptops https://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/computerstore/products/computers/mac.html?catid=164