Computer Standards
The following devices are supported by BYU FHSS. Any BYU-owned device that does not fit the following criteria should be surplused. For more information on purchasing a new computer, please review the FHSS Computer Purchasing Policy.
To ensure your Windows PC is supported, make sure you have the latest operating system version: Windows 10 should be updated to version 22H2 (note that support ends October 2025), and Windows 11 should be updated to version 23H2.
To check your Windows version, open File Explorer, right-click on "PC," select "Properties," navigate to "System" > "About," and view your Windows specifications. Keep your system updated through Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update to access the latest features and security patches.
If your device does not update to the latest versions contact Jason Harvey (jason_harvey@byu.edu) to get a new device.
Last updated: 2/13/2025
Apple devices should be updated to the latest macOS version (Sequoia 15.0). The current Apple macOS devices which are supported are:
- iMac 2019 and later
- iMac Pro 2017 and later
- Mac Studio 2022 and later
- MacBook Air 2020 and later
- Mac mini 2018 and later
- MacBook Pro 2018 and later
- Mac Pro 2019 and later
If your device is older than the ones listed above contact Jason Harvey (jason_harvey@byu.edu) to get updates or a new device.
To learn more about supported Apple products go to apple.com
Last updated: 2/13/2025
Below are the standard configurations for computers purchased through the college. If you require more information, please contact Jason Harvey (jason_harvey@byu.edu). For more information, please review the FHSS Computer Purchasing Policy.
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Toggle ItemDell Optiplex 7020 Small Form Factor Desktop
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit CPU: 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 14900 vPro® (36MB cache, 24 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.4 GHz Turbo) Monitor: Dell 27" Memory: 32GB DDR5 Hard Drive: 1TB Solid State Graphics: Dell Integrated Graphics CD/DVD Drive: No DVD drive Keyboard: Dell Multimedia Pro Keyboard Mouse: Dell USB 3-button Mouse with Scroll Speakers: Dell Sound Bar for Flat Panel Warranty: 5 Years 
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Toggle ItemDell Optiplex 7020 Micro Desktop
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit CPU: 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 14900 vPro® (36MB cache, 24 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.4 GHz Turbo) Monitor: Dell 27 Memory: 32 GB Hard Drive: 1TB SSD Graphics: Dell Integrated Graphics Keyboard: Dell Multimedia Pro Keyboard Mouse: Dell USB 3-button Mouse with Scroll
(Wireless mouse available for $14 extra)Speakers: Dell Sound Bar for Flat Panel Warranty: 5 Years 
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Toggle ItemDell Latitude 7450 Laptop (With Docking Station)
Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit CPU: 14th Gen Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 165U, vPro® (12 MB cache, 12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.9 GHz Turbo) LCD: 14.1 Docking Station:** Dell Thunderbolt Dock - WD22TB4
**(If you don't need a docking station subtract $195)Monitor: Dell 27 Memory: 32 GB on board memory Hard Drive: 1 TB Solid State Graphics: Intel® HD Graphics 620 with Thunderbolt™ 3 with Core i7 Keyboard: Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard - wired Mouse: Dell USB 3-button Mouse with Scroll - Wired
(Wireless mouse available for $14 extra)Camera: Integrated Webcam Wireless LAN: Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2×2 802.11ax 160MHz
Up to 2400 Mbps in dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi 802.11 a/b/g WiFi 4 (802.11n) WiFi 5 (802.11ac) WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1 Battery: 60 Whr Express Charge Capable (4-cell) Carrying Case: No Bag. User or department must buy Weight: 2.70 pounds Warranty: 4 Years 
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Toggle ItemAll-In-One Optiplex 7420 (24")
Operating System: Windows 11 CPU: 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 14700 vPro® (33 MB cache, 20 cores, 28 threads, up to 5.4 GHz Turbo) 2nd Monitor: 24" Memory: 32 GB Hard Drive: 1 TB SSD Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics & Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics Keyboard: Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard wired Mouse: Dell USB 3-button Mouse with Scroll - Wired Camera: Integrated Webcam Wireless LAN: Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 380 2nd Monitor Capable YES Speakers YES Weight: 18.29 lb Warranty: 5 Years
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Toggle ItemNEW iMac 24" M4
Operating System: Mac OS Sequoia CPU: Apple M4 chip with 8‑core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, 8‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine Monitor: 24" Memory 24 GB RAM Hard Drive: 512 GB SSD (1 TB available) Graphics: Retina Display CD/DVD Drive NO DVD drive Resolution: 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors Ports: Two USB-3 ports
Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
Gigabit EthernetWeight: 9.88 pounds Color Comes in:
green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver.Warranty: 4 Year Warranty Accessories: Magic Mouse 2 and Magic keyboard w/10 key pad -
Toggle Item13" or 15" MacBook Air M4
Operating System: MacOS Sonoma CPU: Apple M4 chip with 10‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine Memory: 16 GB Hard Drive: 512 GB Solid State (Flash) Graphics: Retina Display CD/DVD Drive: No DVD drive Ports: Two Thunderbolt /USB 4 Ports Camera: HD Adapters: CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock, power adapter extension Weight: 2.75 pounds Color: Gold, Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, Midnight Warranty: 4 Years AppleCare 
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Toggle Item14-Inch Macbook Pro M4
Operating System: Mac OS Sequoia CPU: Apple M4 Pro with 12‑core CPU, 16‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine Memory: 24 GB Standard (Can go to 128 GB depending on processor) Hard Drive: 512 GB Solid State (Can go to1TB, 2 TB, 4 TB and 8 TB) Graphics: Liquid Retina XDR display (16.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display; 3456-by-2234 native, resolution at 254 pixels per inch) CD/DVD Drive: No DVD drive Keyboard: No Keyboard Mouse: Track Pad - Force Touch & Touch Bar Resolution: 3456-by-2234 native, resolution at 254 pixels per inch Ports: SDXC card slot, HDMI port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port, Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for:
Charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 5 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Advanced image signal processor with computational video Adapters: CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock, power adapter extension Weight: 4.8 pounds Color: Silver or Space Black Warranty: 4 Years AppleCare -
Toggle Item16-Inch Macbook Pro M4
Operating System: Mac OS Sequoia CPU: Apple M4 Pro with 14‑core CPU, 20‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine Memory: 18 GB Standard (Can go to 128 GB depending on processor) Hard Drive: 512 GB Solid State (Can go to 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB and 8 TB) Graphics: 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display CD/DVD Drive: No DVD drive Keyboard: Mouse: Track Pad - Force Touch & Touch Bar Resolution: 3456-by-2234 native, resolution at 254 pixels per inch Ports: Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port, 140W USB-C Power Adapter Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Advanced image signal processor with computational video Adapters: CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock Weight: 4.8 pounds Color: Silver or Space Black Warranty: 4 Years AppleCare -
Toggle ItemNEW Mac Mini M4 (With Dell Monitor)
Operating System: Mac OS Sequoia CPU: Apple M4 Pro with 12‑core CPU, 16-core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine Monitor: 27 Inch (Dell Monitor) Memory: 24 GB (Can go to 64 GB) Hard Drive: 512 GB Solid State (Flash) (Can go to 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, or 8 TB)) Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630 CD/DVD Drive: No DVD drive Resolution: Up to 4096-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz Ports: three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, two USB‑C ports, headphone jack Weight: 2.6 pounds Color: Silver Warranty: 4 Years