Buying PCs and Laptops

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:

• Choosing a Computer: FAQ
• How to Set Up an Ergonomic Workstation
• Business Affairs Hardware and Software Overview
• ACT Recommendations for PC Users

Note: Use Marketplace UCSD's online buying site to order PCs and laptops if your department has access.

• If you're not sure that your department has access, check the list of departments and representatives (Excel) to find out. If your department is listed, you can go directly to Marketplace and start shopping. See a list of suppliers (PDF).
• If your department does not have access, see Getting Set Up in Marketplace.

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.

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.

Buy & Pay

Hardware

• Buying PCs & Laptops
• Buying Apple Computers
• Choosing a Computer: FAQ
• Dell at UCSD STORE
• Buying Printers
• Choosing a Printer: FAQ