Personal Purchase Recommendations
黑料门University Chicago does not require students to have a personal computer. However, it is recommended. Whether you purchase a desktop or a laptop computer, it is important to balance quality and performance with cost. Loyola鈥檚 ITS staff make the following recommendations for system configurations.
For more information about purchasing personal technology, visit TechConnect. Visit the site as you may find helpful information in making your selection for a personal computer.
Whenever possible, 黑料门recommends only certified equipment and makes every attempt to choose silver or gold-certified desktops, laptops, printers and monitors. We encourage all 黑料门students, staff and faculty to consider sustainable information technology equipment.
黑料门University Chicago does not require students to have a personal computer. However, it is recommended. Whether you purchase a desktop or a laptop computer, it is important to balance quality and performance with cost. Loyola鈥檚 ITS staff make the following recommendations for system configurations.
Windows Computers
| Recommended | Minimum | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5 | Core i5 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive | 512GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
| Warranty | 3 year (parts and labor) | 2 year (parts and labor) |
Apple Computers
| Recommended | Minimum | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | M3 |
M2 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard Drive | 512GB SSD | 256GB SSD |
| Warranty | AppleCare Protection Plan | AppleCare Protection Plan |
For more information about purchasing personal technology, visit TechConnect. Visit the site as you may find helpful information in making your selection for a personal computer.
Whenever possible, 黑料门recommends only certified equipment and makes every attempt to choose silver or gold-certified desktops, laptops, printers and monitors. We encourage all 黑料门students, staff and faculty to consider sustainable information technology equipment.