Purchasing Equipment
Reliable, up-to-date technology is essential for the work and research at SUNY ESF. Purchasing computers, hardware, and IT peripherals through CNS ensures compatibility with existing systems, adherence to SUNY ESF standards, suitability for a research and academic environment, and the best possible pricing. Following these standards also allows us to provide the highest level of support for your technology needs.
CNS standards for Windows and MacOS devices are below. The research laptop and tower can be customized to better meet your needs. For a quote, reach out to cns at helpdesk@esf.edu.
Windows
| |
DAILY USE |
RESEARCH LAPTOP |
RESEARCH TOWER |
| MODEL: |
Dell Pro Max 14 |
Dell Pro Max 14 |
Dell Pro Max Tower |
| PROCESSOR: |
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (24MB, 16 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.10 GHz Turbo, 28W) |
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (24MB, 16 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.10 GHz Turbo, 28W) |
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (36 MB cache, 24 cores, 24 threads, 3.2 GHz to 5.7 GHz, 125W) |
| MEMORY: |
16GB RAM |
16GB RAM |
32GB RAM |
| HARD DRIVE: |
512GB |
512GB |
1TB |
| GPU: |
N/A |
NVIDIA RTX PRO 500-Blackwell 6GB GDDR7 Graphics |
NVIDIA RTX 4000 ADA, 20 GB GDDR6, 4 DP |
| APPROX COST: |
1,160.51 |
1,340.27 |
1,712.42 |
For All:
- 5-year warranty with onsite service
- 5-year accidental damage service
Apple
| |
DAILY USE LAPTOP |
RESEARCH LAPTOP |
| MODEL: |
Macbook Air |
Macbook Pro |
| PROCESSOR: |
M4 10-core CPU 10-core GPU |
M4 14-core CPU 20-core GPU |
| MEMORY: |
16GB |
24GB |
| HARD DRIVE: |
512GB |
1TB |
| APPROX COST: |
1,199.00 |
2,399.00 |
For All:
- Daily use Macbooks do not support dual monitors. It is recommended you purchase a 32" docking monitor.
- 4-year AppleCare+
- Anker USB-C adapter with HDMI and Ethernet
- Anker USB-C adapter with HDMI, USB ports, and Ethernet
- If you need to access windows only software you must use the remote lab or vss.esf.edu