Computer Purchasing

Information

• Cell Phones - Information on sales and service.
• Supplies and Peripherals - UCSD Bookstore Computer Center
   

System Configurations - Minimum hardware recommendations

• Memory: 16GB
• HardDrive: 512 SSD* **
• Extended Warranty: AppleCare or Applicable 3-4 Year Warranty
   

 * These are minimum recommendations, if large files are stored locally (i.e. not on a server, cloud or drive) the HardDrive capacity should be increased.
** Operating Systems (OS) and subsequent upgrades can require (and use) anywhere from 35-45 GB of HardDrive space.
 

Purchasing Computers

Business Offices

• Scripps IT Facilitated Purchasing 
  • Please email us at siohelp@ucsd.edu to acquire a quote and start the process.
     

Research and Faculty

• Scripps IT Facilitated Purchasing
  • Please email us at siohelp@ucsd.edu to acquire a quote and start the process.

• Direct Purchase

  • UCSD Bookstore
    (All Scripps IT supported Macs should be enrolled in DEP; please inform the bookstore of this requirement at the time of purchase.)
  • Apple Higher Education
  • OFC Dell Punchout
     

System Recommendations

Apple

• MacBook Pro (MBP)*
• iMac

 * MBP 13" M1 and M2 Processor Devices DO NOT Support Dual Monitors. For use with Dual Monitors, please opt for the MBP 14” or 16” models.
 

Dell

• Dell XPS (Laptop)
• Dell OptiPlex (Desktop)
   

Microsoft

• Surface Pro