iTech - University of Southern Mississippi

Computers for Departmental Purchases

USM Supported Configurations

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

Standard Models (purchase through SOAR) 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 Latitude E6400 Base Notebook	Dell OptiPlex 760 Desktop (Small Form Factor)
19" Dell Monitor

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 Latitude E6400 High End Notebook	Dell High End Optiplex 960 (Mini-Tower)

Dell Latitude E6500 High End Notebook	Dell Accessories

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# 10001.

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