Recommended Technology Platforms
As a general guideline for business professionals, these are the recommended technology platforms endorsed by Firewell Technology Solutions. We offer both recommendations and minimum system requirements in order for Firewell Technology Solutions to efficiently serve their IT service clients.
If you need help finding computers for sale, please give us a call for a non-salesy chat about your IT needs.
A Note on Sustainability
Here at Firewell Technology Solutions, we care about the environment and base our recommendations in part on energy-efficient systems. The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a great resource to find system components that meet the latest energy star specifications and are designed with upcycling and recycling in mind. Systems and components with an EPEAT Silver rating are good, but Gold is great!
Laptop Computers
Recommended Configurations
Firewell Technology Solutions recommends that your systems meet or exceed the following specifications:
| Processor (CPU): | Intel Core i7 with vPro (8th gen or newer) |
| Operating System: | Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 Professional or Enterprise (x64) – not a “Home” edition |
| Memory: | 16 GB RAM (or more) |
| Storage: | 512 GB internal hard drive |
| Monitor/Display: | 14″ LCD monitor |
| Network Adapter: |
Dual-band WiFi-certified 802.11a/b/g/n – compliant adapter
Built-in Network connector (RJ-45) 10/100/1000 (or via USB Network Adapter)
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| Other: | Internal or external Webcam, lock, carrying case |
Minimum Requirements
Firewell Technology Solutions supports the following minimum laptop configurations supported by our software. Please note that if you are purchasing a new laptop, we advise sticking with the above recommendations as a starting point.
| Processor (CPU): | Intel Core i5 with vPro (7th gen or newer) |
| Operating System: | Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 Professional or Enterprise (x64) – not a “Home” edition |
| Memory: | 16 GB RAM (or more) |
| Storage: | 512 GB internal hard drive |
| Monitor/Display: | 13″ LCD monitor |
| Network Adapter: |
Dual-band WiFi-certified 802.11a/b/g/n – compliant adapter
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| Other: | Internal or external Webcam, lock, carrying case |
Desktop Computers
Recommended Configurations
We recommend computer systems that meet or exceed the following specifications:
| Processor (CPU): | Intel Core i7 with vPro (8th gen or newer) |
| Operating System: | Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 Professional or Enterprise (x64) – not a “Home” edition |
| Memory: | 16 GB RAM (or more) |
| Storage: | 512 GB up to 1 TB internal solid-state drive (SSD) |
| Monitor/Display: | 24″ LCD monitor (or larger) |
| Network Adapter: |
Built-in Network connector (RJ-45) 10/100/1000
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| Other: | Internal or external Webcam, lock, carrying case |
Minimum Requirements
Firewell Technology Solutions supports these minimum system configurations, but if you’re planning on purchasing a new computer, you should aim for the recommended configuration above as a baseline.
| Processor (CPU): | Intel Core i5 with vPro (7th gen or newer) |
| Operating System: | Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 Professional or Enterprise (x64) – not a “Home” edition |
| Memory: | 16 GB RAM (or more) |
| Storage: | 512 GB internal solid-state drive (SSD) |
| Monitor/Display: | 24″ LCD monitor (or larger) |
| Network Adapter: |
Built-in Network connector (RJ-45) 10/100/1000
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| Other: | Internal or external Webcam, lock, carrying case |