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Personal Purchase Recommendations

Loyola 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’s ITS staff make the following recommendations for system configurations.

Windows ComputersRecommendedMinimum
Processor Core i5 Core i3
Memory 8 GB 4 GB
Hard Drive 256GB SSD 256GB SSD
Wireless Card 802.11a/c 802.11a/c
Optical Drives DVD-RW (Optional) DVD-RW (Optional)
Warranty 3 year (parts and labor) 2 year (parts and labor)
Apple ComputersRecommendedMinimum
Processor Core i7 / M1 Core i5 / M1
Memory 8 GB 4 GB
Hard Drive 500GB SSD 256GB SSD
Wireless Card 802.11/a/c 802.11/a/c
Optical Drives DVD-RW (Optional) DVD-RW (Optional)
Warranty AppleCare Protection Plan AppleCare Protection Plan

For more information about purchasing personal technology, see Personal Technology Purchases. Lastly, checkout the CNET Reviews site as you may find helpful information in making your selection.

Whenever possible, Loyola recommends only Energy Star certified equipment and makes every attempt to choose EPEAT silver or gold-certified desktops, laptops, printers and monitors. We encourage all Loyola students, staff and faculty to consider sustainable information technology equipment.

Loyola 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’s ITS staff make the following recommendations for system configurations.

Windows ComputersRecommendedMinimum
Processor Core i5 Core i3
Memory 8 GB 4 GB
Hard Drive 256GB SSD 256GB SSD
Wireless Card 802.11a/c 802.11a/c
Optical Drives DVD-RW (Optional) DVD-RW (Optional)
Warranty 3 year (parts and labor) 2 year (parts and labor)
Apple ComputersRecommendedMinimum
Processor Core i7 / M1 Core i5 / M1
Memory 8 GB 4 GB
Hard Drive 500GB SSD 256GB SSD
Wireless Card 802.11/a/c 802.11/a/c
Optical Drives DVD-RW (Optional) DVD-RW (Optional)
Warranty AppleCare Protection Plan AppleCare Protection Plan

For more information about purchasing personal technology, see Personal Technology Purchases. Lastly, checkout the CNET Reviews site as you may find helpful information in making your selection.

Whenever possible, Loyola recommends only Energy Star certified equipment and makes every attempt to choose EPEAT silver or gold-certified desktops, laptops, printers and monitors. We encourage all Loyola students, staff and faculty to consider sustainable information technology equipment.

Last Modified:   Fri, October 7, 2022 10:47 AM CDT