Listed here are the specifications of the systems we plan to install on campus during the upcoming year. Standards evolve frequently, and our current specifications may not reflect this list exactly, but they will meet or exceed these standards. If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please call us at x2600 or email us at helpdesk@mtholyoke.edu.
PC Desktop
Standard Windows Computers are:
- Dell Optiplex 5000
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 10 cores, up to 4.40 GHz
- RAM: 16 GB
- Hard Drive: 256 GB solid state
- Standard Monitor: 22"
PC Laptop
- Dell Latitude 5430
- Operating System: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5 10 cores, up to 4.40 GHz
- RAM: 16 GB
- Hard Drive: 256 GB solid state
- Screen: 14"
Apple Desktop
- iMac 24"
- OS: macOS 11 or 12
- Processor: M1
- RAM: 16 GB
- Hard Drive: 256 GB
- Screen: 24"
Apple Laptop
- MacBook Air 13"
- OS: macOS 11 or 12
- Processor: M2
- RAM: 16 GB
- Hard Drive: 256 GB solid state
- Screen: 13"
Faculty and staff members who need to request a computer that differs from our current hardware standards stated here and/or a new computer purchase outside the standard 4 – 5 year rotation plan should specify that their request is nonstandard when filling out the computer request form.
Mobile Devices:
The LITS Help Desk supports access to Mount Holyoke College email and/or connection to the campus wireless network for devices such as smartphones and tablets. Your service provider, such as Verizon, AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile, can assist with full operations of your device and applications. We have experience with iPhones, iPads and Android, and we can help you set up your MHC Gmail account on these devices.