What Is It?
Duquesne uses Dell and Apple computers to meet the University's computing needs. Computing and Technology Services (CTS) offers full warranty support for both manufacturers.
All University-managed computers have an end of life expiration. CTS provides:
- Full support to equipment 5 years and newer
- Best-effort support for equipment 5-7 years old. Replacements should be considered for these devices.
- If the equipment is older than 8 years, or cannot support current supported OS, it will not be supported and should be recycled.
Supported University hardware should always be purchased through the Duquesne University Computer Store.
Hardware minimum requirements
Dell computers
| Hardware Component |
Minimum Requirement (Dell) |
| Processor |
Quad-core Intel i5 or i7 (8th generation) processor or above |
| Memory |
8 gigabytes (GB) |
| Hard Drive Size |
256 GB SSD/NVME |
| Operating System |
Windows 10 Enterprise (latest edition) * Windows 10 EOL October 2025 |
| Network Compatibility |
Ethernet or wireless |
Apple computers
| Hardware Component |
Minimum Requirement (Apple) |
| Processor |
Quad-core Intel i5 or i7 (7th generation) processor or above, M1 chip, M2 chip, M3 chip |
| Memory |
8 gigabytes (GB) |
| Hard Drive Size |
256 GB SSD/NVME |
| Operating System |
macOS 13.x (Ventura) or above |
| Network Compatibility |
Ethernet or wireless |
Who Is Eligible to Use It?
Faculty and Staff
How Much Does It Cost?
Free Under Warranty