Common Computer Configurations
The systems on this page have been configured to meet a wide range of college computing needs and represent the most ordered configurations. If you need to order computers, need a different configuration or want to upgrade one of these configurations, please submit a support request.
The specifications and prices are provided as a general reference and are subject to change as the technology changes throughout the year.
Almost all vendors have dropped BluRay/DVD/CD drives for their computers, IT recommends an external drive if you need BluRay/DVD/CD capability
In 2012 CSU created a strategic partnership with HP. University and College policy requires that all non-Apple desktops, laptops, tablets, workstations, and monitors purchased must be from the HP business class lines of product. Through the partnership HP provides several benefits to the University including student scholarships, internships, and rebates on equipment. If you have specific needs, please contact CLA IT.
These are our standard recommendations for most uses. Other models and upgrades are available. After a short meeting to discuss your needs IT will obtain a custom quote with the configuration that will meet your needs.
Windows 10 Computers
CLA Standard Configuration
HP EliteOne 800 All-In-One G5 desktop
- 23.8" Screen (1920x1080)
- Intel Core i5-9500 3.0Ghz – 6 cores, Turbo Boost up to 4.4Ghz
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB SSD NVMe
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
- Pop-up webcam full HD, 2 megapixel
- DVD (read/write)
- Wireless keyboard and mouse
- 3-year on-site warranty
$1050
HP ProBook 440 G7 14” laptop
- 14" IPS LED 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Intel Core i5 10210U / 1.6 GHz – quad core, Turbo Boost up to 4.2Ghz
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB SSD NVMe
- SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card slot
- Weight: ~3.5 pounds
- Webcam HD 720p
- 1- USB-C, 2 - USB 3.0. 1 – USB 2.0
- HDMI
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- NO DVD
- Up-to 14-hour battery life
- 3-year on-site warranty
$950
Additional Recommended Options
HP EliteBook 840 G7 14” laptop
- 14" IPS 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Intel Core i5 8250U / 1.6 GHz – 4 core, Turbo Boost up to 3.4Ghz
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB SSD NVMe
- Weight: ~2.93 pounds
- HD IR webcam
- Built in Privacy screen button
- 2- USB-C, 2 - USB 3.0
- HDMI
- Wi-fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet (need adapter)
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- NO DVD
- Up-to 23-hour battery life
- 3-year on-site warranty
$1140
HP EliteBook x360 13.3” flip laptop
- 13.3" IPS 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) touchscreen
- Intel Core i5 8365U / 1.6 GHz – quad core, Turbo Boost up to 4.1Ghz
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB SSD NVMe
- Flip design that converts into a tablet
- HP Active Pen
- Weight: ~2.8 pounds
- IR Webcam Full HD, 1080p
- 2 - USB-C, USB 3.0 - 1
- HDMI
- Wi-fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet (needs adapter)
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- NO DVD
- Up-to 12-hour battery life
- 3-year on-site warranty
$1419
HP Elite x2 G4 12.3” tablet
- 12.3" IPS 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) touchscreen
- Intel Core i5 8256U / 1.6 GHz – quad core, Turbo Boost up to 3.9Ghz
- 8 GB RAM
- 256 GB SSD NVMe
- Detachable keyboard
- HP Active Pen
- Weight: ~1.83 pounds (tablet), ~2.64 pounds (with keyboard)
- IR Webcam Full HD (front), 8MP (rear)
- 3 - USB-C
- Need Adapters for external video output
- Wi-fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet (needs adapter)
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- NO DVD
- Up-to 12-hour battery life
- 3-year on-site warranty
$1330
HP Z2 G4 Small Form Factor Workstation
- Intel Core i7 8700 / 3.2 GHz – 6 cores, Turbo Boost up to 4.6Ghz
- 8 GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Ethernet
- NVIDIA Quadro P400 2GB video card
- DVD-RW
- 3-year on-site warranty
$1175
HP Z2 G4 Tower Workstation
- Intel Core i7 8700 / 3.2 GHz – 6 cores, Turbo Boost up to 4.6Ghz
- 8 GB RAM
- 512GB SSD
- Ethernet
- NVIDIA Quadro P400 2GB video card
- DVD-RW
- 3-year on-site warranty
$1225
Apple Computers
Common Recommendations
iMac 21.5-inch (non-retina display)
- 2.3GHz dual-core 7th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
- 8GB 2133MHz DDR4 memory
- 256GB SSD storage
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640
- Magic Mouse 2
- Magic Keyboard - US English
- AppleCare+ – Does not provide onsite services
- NO DVD
$1184
iMac 21.5-inch with Retina 4k display
- 3.0GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz
- 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
- Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
- 256GB SSD storage
- Magic Mouse 2
- Magic Keyboard - US English
- AppleCare+ - Does not provide onsite services
$1534
iMac 27-inch with Retina 5k display
- Standard glass
- 3.1GHz 6-core 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz
- 8GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
- Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory
- 256GB SSD storage
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Magic Mouse 2
- Magic Keyboard - US English
- AppleCare+ - Does not provide onsite services
$1834
MacBook Pro 13-inch M1 processor
- Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 8GB unified memory
- 16GB RAM upgrade $180
- 256GB SSD storage
- 512GB SSD Storage upgrade $200
- 1TB SSD Storage upgrade $380
- 2TB SSD Storage upgrade $740
- 13-inch Retina display with True Tone
- Backlit Magic Keyboard - US English
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 port
- AppleCare+
Base Price $1,448
MacBook Pro 13-inch laptop
- 2.0GHz quad-core 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz
- i7 2.3Ghz 10th gen quad core upgrade $180
- 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory
- 32GB RAM upgrade $360
- 512GB SSD storage
- 1TB SSD Upgrade $200
- 2TB SSD upgrade $560
- 4TB SSD upgrade $1100
- 13-inch Retina display with True Tone
- Intel Iris Plus Graphics
- Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- Backlit Magic Keyboard - US English
- AppleCare+ – Does not provide onsite services
- Space gray or Silver
Base Price $1948
MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop
- 2.6GHz 6‑core 9th‑generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz
- 2.4Ghz 8-core 9th Generation Intel i9 upgrade $280
- 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 memory
- 32GB RAM upgrade $360
- 64GB RAM upgrade $720
- AMD Radeon Pro 5300M with 4GB of GDDR6 memory
- 512GB SSD storage
- 1TB SSD Storage upgrade $180
- 2TB SSD Storage upgrade $540
- 4TB SSD Storage upgrade $1080
- 8TB SSD Storage upgrade $2160
- 16-inch Retina display with True Tone
- Four Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- Backlit Magic Keyboard - US English
- AppleCare+ – Does not provide onsite services
- Space gray or Silver
Base Price $2538
Monitors
23.8-inch HP EliteDisplay E243d Docking
Has a built-in docking station functionality compatible with most brands that have USB-C connectivity.
- Diagonal Size : 23.8 in
- Image Contrast Ratio : 1000:1
- Interface : DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA. USB-C
- Charging USB-C docking built-in.
- Will charge laptops with USB-C charging port (65W or less)
- Webcam 720p
- Audio line-in/line-out, 3-USB 3.1
- No speakers
- Max Resolution : 1920 x 1080
- Pairs well with the E243i
$292
24-inch HP EliteDisplay E243i
- Diagonal Size : 24 in
- Image Contrast Ratio : 1000:1
- Interface : DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA (HD-15)
- Max Resolution : 1920 x 1200
$227
27-inch HP EliteDisplay E273 LED
- Diagonal Size : 27 in
- Image Contrast Ratio : 1000:1
- Interface : DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA (HD-15)
- Max Resolution : 1920 x 1080
$250
Accessories
HP 2013 UltraSlim Docking Station
- Legacy Docking station for older laptops
- Will not work with current recommendations
- Check with IT for compatibilty
- 4 USB 3.0 ports (3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 Charging port)
- 1 RJ-45 (network) jack
- 2 DisplayPort 1.2
- 1 VGA port
- 1 Line-in jack
- 1 Line-out jack
$179
HP USB-C Dock G5
- Universal USB-C HP docking station
- Charges laptops up-to 100 Watts
- Check with IT for compatibility
- 2 USB 3.0 ports
- 1 USB-C charging connector
- 1 RJ-45 (network) jack
- 2 DisplayPort 1.2
- 1 HDMI
$210
HP USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Order through CLA IT or Online
$40
Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
- USB-C, HDMI, and USB
- Can be purchased at RAMTech or Online
$69.00
Apple USB-C Digital Multiport Adapter
- USB-C, VGA, and USB
- Can be purchased at RAMTech or Online
$69.00
Apple USB-C to USB (USB-A) Adapter
$19
Generic USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
~$30
If you have questions about Accessories please contact CLA IT.
RamTech has many compatible adapter accessories available. Check with them for current pricing on their 3rd party accessories.