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How to Buy Computer Hardware

Summary: Follow the steps on this page to purchase computer hardware.

In the right place? If you are purchasing an item that will become part of existing equipment, please see How to Add Accessories to Existing Equipment.

What to do		How to do it
1	Gather information and choose a supplier.	If you are buying a computer, check these resources: Buying PCs and Laptops Buying Apple Computers and Laptops Choosing a Computer: FAQ Dell at Marketplace Preview UCSD Bookstore Computer Center If you are buying a printer, read: Buying Printers Choosing a Printer: FAQ If you are buying a PDA, read: Buying a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
2	Get a quote from the supplier.	Contact the supplier and get a price quotation for the system you want to buy. Be sure to request a printed copy of the quotation.
3	Choose the correct method for your purchase.	Purchase by recharge from: Marketplace Preview. UCSD Bookstore. Use Express Card if: You are authorized to use Express Card. The cost is less than $4,999, including tax, shipping, and handling. Complete a Department Order if: You have a valid buyer code. Your order is less than $2,500, including tax, shipping, and handling. Submit a High Value Purchase Requisition if: Your order is over $2,500 and you will not be using Express Card. Note: After you submit the requisition, fax or mail a copy of the quote to the procurement specialist for your location. Be sure to write the requisition number on the quote. After the procurement specialist places your order, you will receive a copy of the High Value Purchase Order.
4	If you purchased inventorial equipment, follow these steps.	Equipment Management creates and sends you UCID tags along with the Asset Locator report. When you receive these items: Affix the tags to the front of the equipment. Complete and return the Asset Locator Report to Equipment Management, Mail Code 0953 OR Go to EAMS Web and complete the report.