CSE Standard Equipment
From October 2023 CSE will be assigning a laptop computer when a new computer is needed. Desktop computers are no longer standard equipment.
Unreviewed migration
This list is designed to be used in conjunction with the school's Guideline for provision of Standard Computer Equipment.
The list represents a range of well specified computers that the School will provide to its academics and researchers.
In compiling this list, the School has leveraged savings made by the University in negotiating preferred pricing on specific configurations with its suppliers.
Standard Systems
The School provides funding for a standard desktop for HDR students.
Under certain circumstances, with Supervisor and School Manager approval, a request for a laptop with a custom specification may be considered. This may require an additional funding source.
All CSE Standard Equipment remains the property of CSE and supported for the life of the warranty. Upon completion of a student research program, hardware will be reviewed in line with the school's end-of-life guideline. In the event of termination or withdrawal from a research program, hardware is recovered for re-allocation by the school.
UNSW Approved device configured for the UNSW Supported Operating Environment (SOE).
Notebook Computer
| Model | Dell Pro 14 Plus PB14250 |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 (self-install Linux e.g. Ubuntu) |
| Display | 14" FHD (1920x1080) |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 238V |
| Memory | 32GB, 2 x 16GB, LPDDR5x, 8533 MT/s, dual-channel |
| Hard Drive | 1TB, M.2 2230, Gen 4 PCIe NVMe SSD, Class 35 |
| Optical disk | none |
| Graphics | Intel® Integrated Graphics |
| Integrated I/O | USB-A 3.2 Gen1, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 4,HDMI 2.1, Universal Audio Jack |
| Weight | 1.55 kg (3.42 lb) |
| Warranty | Dell ProSupport Plus - 4Yr |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air 13" |
|---|---|
| Processor | 4.05 GHz Apple M4 processor with 10 cores, a 10-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | 24GB |
| Hard Drive | 512GB SSD |
| Optical disk | none |
| Screen | high-resolution 13.6" LED-backlit 2560x1664 (224 ppi, 500 nits) "Liquid Retina" display with Wide color (P3) and True Tone technology |
| Integrated I/O | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports (USB-C connector), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Weight | 1.24 kg (2.7 lb) |
| Warranty | AppleCare for Enterprise 4yr Tier 2 |
Notebook computers are configured for the UNSW Supported Operating Environment (SOE).
Desktop Computer
From October 2023 CSE will be assigning a laptop computer when a new computer is needed. Desktop computers are no longer standard equipment.
Keyboard and Mice
All CSE supplied Desktops and Notebooks come with the standard CSE keyboard and mouse; at time of writing, HP brand.
Monitors
The Computer Support will provide a standard monitor equipment to each work desk in the School. The monitor equipment we provide is described in our monitors guideline.