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Personal Purchase Recommendations

🟩Facebook账号 | 保加利亚 | 真实账户 | 2008-2023年 | 好友30+ | 微软邮箱 | 已设置2FA || 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 Computers

Part/Warranty 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

Part/Warranty 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 CNET Reviews site as you may find helpful information in making your selection for a personal computer.

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:   Mon, November 24, 2025 3:40 PM CST

🟩Facebook账号 | 保加利亚 | 真实账户 | 2008-2023年 | 好友30+ | 微软邮箱 | 已设置2FA || 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 Computers

Part/Warranty 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

Part/Warranty 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 CNET Reviews site as you may find helpful information in making your selection for a personal computer.

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.