Computers for Departmental Purchases

Southern Miss Supported Configurations

Approved Notebooks Approved Desktops
Dell Latitude Series Dell Optiplex Series
MacBook Mac Pro
Macbook Pro iMac
Macbook Air Mac Mini

Standard Models (purchase through SOAR) ** APPLES NOW AVAILABLE

SOAR menu path: USM Utilities > USM Purchase > Purchase > User Department Purchase (Only budget authorities can view the menu path and place orders). For directions click here.

Dell D620 Dell Optiplex
Dell Latitude E6420
Base Notebook

Dell OptiPlex 990 Desktop
(Small Form Factor)

Dell D620

19" Dell Monitor

Apple 13" MacBook Pro
Base Notebook
Apple iMac 21.5"
Base Desktop

Purchases on the above equipment may take two to three weeks for completion/delivery.


Recommended Exceptions and Accessories

(Send request to computer.orders@usm.edu)


Dell Optiplex High End

Dell High End Optiplex 990
(Mini-Tower)

IBM R51 Dell Dock
Dell Latitude E6520
High End Notebook
Dell Accessories

IBM R51

Apple Store

Custom Configurations

(Send request to computer.orders@usm.edu)

Any configuration outside our Standard Models or Recommended Exceptions will not be supported by iTech.

If you need a computer configured outside of our recommended standard configurations, you will need to obtain a quote and submit it along with a business case to the Procurement Specialist. After reviewing your case, it may be submitted for IT governance approval.

To download non-standard computer form, click here.

Your business case will need to provide significant reasoning as to why you need to deviate from the standards. A quote of the requested equipment needs to be provided along with an explanation of the differences between the machines.

Business cases may be submitted to Box# 5181.

If you have any questions or need assistance please send an e-mail to the Procurement Specialist at: computer.orders@usm.edu