Learn more about the recommended computer models available for ITS supported departments and all campus faculty and staff. Here you can find product specifications as well as price estimates for these devices.
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To purchase these devices go through your department IT support.
NOTE: All prices do not include tax or any government fees (if applicable)
| Windows Laptop - Standard Performance | Windows Desktop | Dell Precision - High End Performance (i.e. AutoCAD) | |
| Model | Dell Pro 14 Plus - 14'' | Dell Pro Slim Plus (Small Form Factor) | Precision 5690 - 16" |
| Approximate Price | $1,330 | $1,160 | $2,591 |
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Processor |
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265U vPro(R) (12 TOPS NPU, 12 cores, up to 5.3 GHz) | Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265 vPro(R) (13 TOPS NPU, 20 cores, up to 5.3GHz) | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 165H vPro® Enterprise (24 MB cache, 16 cores, 22 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 45W) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Memory | 32GB (2x16GB) Upgradeable after purchase (64GB max) | 32GB (2x16GB) Upgradeable after purchase | 32GB (16GB x 2) Not upgradeable after purchase (64GB config available) |
| Hard Drive | 512GB SSD (M.2 PCIe) Gen 4 | 512GB SSD (NVMe) Class 35 | 512GB SSD (NVMe) Gen 4 Class 40 |
| Wireless | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2x2, 802.11ax, Bluetooth® 5.3 | NA | Intel Dual-Band |
| Internal Keyboard | Internal Backlight | 8X DVD+/-RW OPtical Disk Drive | Internal Backlight |
| LCD |
14", Non-Touch, FHD+, 400 nit, LowPower, 100% sRGB, Anti-Glare, ComfortView+, FHD+IR Cam, 4G capable | NA | 16" FHD+ Non-touch, 1920 x 1200, 60Hz, 500 nits, IPS, 100% DCI-P3, Low Blue Light, IR Camera and Mic |
| Video Card | Intel® Graphics | NVIDIA RTX A400, 4 GB | NVIDIA® RTX™ 1000 Ada 6GB |
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Support Services |
4 Years ProSupport Plus | 4 Year ProSupport | 4 Years ProSupport Plus |
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Accidental Damage Coverage |
4 Years | NA | 4 Years |
| Extended Battery Service | 3 Years |
NA |
3 Years |
| Keyboard/Mouse | NA |
Dell Wired KB525C (included in price) Dell Wired Mouse MS3220 (included in price) |
NA |
| MacBook Pro 14 | MacBook Pro 16 | |
| Model | MacBook Pro 14'' M4 (2024) - Space Black | MacBook Pro 16'' M4 (2024) - Space Black |
| Approximate Price | $2070 (includes AppleCare +) | $2590 (includes AppleCare +) |
| Processor | M4 Pro - 12 core CPU | M4 Pro - 14 core CPU |
| Operating System | macOS | macOS |
| Memory | 24GB - Not upgradeable after purchase (48GB config available $400) | 24GB - Not upgradeable after purchase (48GB config available $400) |
| Hard Drive | 512GB Flash Storage | 512GB Flash Storage |
| Internal Keyboard | Internal Backlight | Internal Backlight |
| LCD | Retina XDR (3024x1964) | Retina XDR (3456x2234) |
| Video Card | 16 core GPU | 20 core GPU |
| Support Services | 3 Year Complete Apple Care+ | 3 Year Complete Apple Care+ |
| Accidental Damage Coverage | 3 Years | 3 Years |
| Microsoft Surface Pro | |
| Model | MS Surface Pro 9 - 13'' |
| Approximate Price | $2,415 (bundled with keyboard cover and warranty) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 |
| Memory | 16GB (8GB x 2) |
| Hard Drive | 512GB SSD |
| Internal Keyboard | Type Cover Keyboard |
| LCD | 2880 x 1920 |
| Video Card | Intel Iris Xe |
| Support Services | 4 Year Complete Care Warranty |
| Accidental Damage Coverage | 4 Years |
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Dock |
Dell SD25TB4 ($200) - Apple (Certified) and Latitude Dell WD19DCS ($227) - Precision Only Microsoft Surface Dock 2 ($203) - Surface Pro 7 or later |
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Monitor and Webcam |
Dell U2424H 24" Monitor ($259) Preferred recommendation Dell U2724DE 27" Monitor ($400) Dell U3425WE 34" Curved Monitor ($739) - includes RJ45/USB-C hub Logitech C930e ($103) Dell MDA20 Dual Arm Monitor Stand ($269) |
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Keyboard/Mouse/Pen |
Dell KM7321W wireless keyboard/mouse ($90) (ITS) Dell KM5221W wireless keyboard/mouse ($45) Dell KB522 wired keyboard ($23) Dell MS3220 wired mouse ($20) Apple Extended Keyboard ($149) Apple Mouse ($99) or Trackpad ($149) Microsoft Surface Pen ($75) - Surface Pro 6 or later |
If you still have questions or need additional assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk. You can call us at (858) 246-4357, email us at support@ucsd.edu, or submit a ticket at support.ucsd.edu.