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Summary: Read the information on this page if you plan to buy a personal computer, keyboard, monitor, or other computer-related item.

In the right place? If you are looking for Apple products, please see Buying Apple Computers and Laptops.

Computers and computer-related items include desktop CPUs (central processing units), monitors, keyboards, mice, modems, speakers, and disk drives, as well as laptop computers.

Choosing a computer that's right for you: UCSD provides the following resources to help you select a computer and components that will best meet your needs:

The suppliers listed in the table below can provide you with specific information about particular items. When you're ready to make your purchase, follow the step-by-step procedures outlined in How to Buy Computer Hardware.

Distributors
  • UCSD Bookstore Computer Center
    Contact: Walt Wasik
    Phone: (858) 534-6522
    Fax: (858) 534-1430
    Contact: Susie Serna
    Phone: (858) 534-7047
    Fax: (858) 534-1430
    Buyer tips
  • Marketplace Preview
    Contact: Customer Service Representative
    Phone: (858) 534-7467
    Fax: (858) 530-0676
    Buyer Tips
  • Computer Discount Warehouse (CDWG)
    Contact: Ryan Schroeder or Rick Bryant
    Phone: (877) 865-0063
    Fax: (847) 371-2129
    Buyer tips
  • Insight
    Contact: Marlene Chavarria
    Phone: (800) 467-4448, Ext. 5940
    Fax: (480) 760-7611
    Buyer tips
  • Keep it Simple (KIS) Computer
    Contact: Sophia
    Phone: (562) 942-0338 Ext. 111
    Fax: (562) 942-7720
    Buyer tips

  • GovConnection
    Contact: Todd Bryan
    Phone: (800) 800-0019 Ext. 33038
    Fax: (603) 683-0253
    Buyer tips
  • TIG, Inc. (Technology Integration Group)
    Contact: Patti Nelson
    Phone: (858) 566-1900, Ext. 4266
    Fax: (858) 566-8794
    Buyer tips
National manufacturers
  • hp/Compaq
    For desktop models:
    Contact: Danny Evans Phone: (888) 202-4682, Ext. 70151
    Fax: (800) 825-2329
    For servers:
    Contact: Roger Archuleta
    Phone: (888) 202-4682, Ext. 15510
    Fax: (800) 825-2329
    Buyer tips
  • Dell, Inc.
    Contact: Joe Torres
    Phone: (800) 274-7799, Ext. 7261229
    Fax: (877) 375-5030
    Buyer tips
  • Lenovo (formerly IBM Direct)
    Contact: Jeff Brown
    Phone: (877) 338-4465, Ext. 6375
    Fax: (480) 776-8636
    Buyer tips

Questions? Contact Bryan Hurley, (858) 534-1940.



Notice: UCSD Purchasing endorses all on-campus suppliers. Other suppliers listed on this page have reliably provided goods and services to UCSD in the past. However, UCSD Purchasing does not intend their inclusion to be an endorsement.

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