Computer Acquisition Page

To make your computer selection easier we have configured three desktop and laptop computers for you to pick from. After you select the computer you want to purchase go to the UTHSC computer order form. Fax all orders to 901-448-8478. *You do not have to do a computer quote for this process.*

Desktop Computer 1 = Thin Client

Estimated cost $400
(This computer is for users of M.S. Office, Oracle, IRIS (SAP), Internet browsing and Outlook (email). You cannot directly connect a printer or any other printing device to this computer but you can utilize a networked printer.)

A Thin Client allows the user to connect to a server to use application software, network printers and to store documents. These applications are free to the department and a backup of all documents are made nightly. There is no maintenance the user has to perform or upgrades to the software. No possibility of malicious spyware or virus attacks.

Desktop Computer 2 = Standard Computer

Estimated cost $1,000
(This computer is sufficient for basic to technical computer user.)

Operating System Windows 7 64-bit
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
3.33GHz (or better) NO AMD CPU’s
Memory 4GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM
Keyboard keyboard with multi function keys
Monitor 20 inch widescreen flat panel, height adjustable stand VGA/DVI
Video card 256MB video card (DUAL DVI/VGA/1 TV-out)
Boot Hard Drive 250GB SATA
Floppy Drive Options Media Card Reader
Mouse USB optical mouse
Removable Media Storage 16X DVD+/-RW SATA with DVD Burning software
Speakers Sound bar for display or speakers
Documentation Documentation – English
Resource DVD Resource DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Vista systems
Hardware Support Services 1 Year Basic Warranty

Desktop Computer 3 = Advanced Computer

Estimated cost $1,350
(This computer is configured to handle more intensive task. Such as graphical design, web development and statistical computation.)

Operating System Windows 7 64-bit
Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Processor
2.66GHz (or better) NO AMD CPU’s
Memory 8GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM
Keyboard & mouse keyboard and mouse
Monitor 22 inch Widescreen flat panel, height adjustable stand VGA/DVI
Video card 256MB video card (DUAL DVI/VGA/1 TV-out)
Boot Hard Drive 320GB SATA
Floppy Drive Options Media Card Reader
Removable Media Storage 16X DVD+/-RW SATA with DVD Burning software
Speakers Sound bar for display or speakers
Documentation Documentation – English
Resource DVD Resource DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Vista systems
Hardware Support Service 1 Year Basic Warranty

Laptop Computer 1 = Lightweight Laptop

Estimated cost $1,310
(This laptop is configured for the user who needs a thin and light laptop.)

Operating System Windows 7 64-bit
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
2.40GHz (or better) NO AMD CPU’s
Memory 3GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM
Internal keyboard Internal English Keyboard
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
Boot Hard Drive 160GB
LCDs 13.3" Wide screen
Bluetooth Wireless Bluetooth Module
AC Adapter 65W A/C Adapter
Optical device 8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio and Cyberlink PowerDVD
Wireless LAN Wireless 802.11b/g
Primary Battery 6 Cell Battery
Resource DVD Resource DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Vista systems
Hardware Support Services 1 Year Basic Warranty

Laptop Computer 2 = Standard Laptop

Estimated cost $1045
(This computer is sufficient for basic to technical computer user.)

Operating System Windows 7 64-bit
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
2.66GHz (or better) NO AMD CPU’s
Memory 3GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM
Internal keyboard Internal English Keyboard
Graphics Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
Boot Hard Drive 160GB
LCDs 15.4" Wide screen
Bluetooth Wireless Bluetooth Module
AC Adapter 90W A/C Adapter
Optical device 8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio and Cyberlink PowerDVD
Wireless LAN Wireless 802.11b/g
Primary Battery 6 Cell Battery
Resource DVD Resource DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Vista systems
Hardware Support Services 1 Year Basic Warranty

Laptop Computer 3 = Advanced Laptop

Estimated cost $1465
(This computer is configured to handle more intensive task. Such as graphical design, web development and statistical computation.)

Operating System Windows 7 64-bit
Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
2.93GHz (or better) NO AMD CPU’s
Memory 4GB DDR2 Non-ECC SDRAM
Internal keyboard Internal English Keyboard
Graphics NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M
Boot Hard Drive 250GB
LCDs 15.4" Wide screen
Bluetooth Wireless Bluetooth Module
AC Adapter 90W A/C Adapter
Optical device 8X DVD+/-RW w/Roxio and Cyberlink PowerDVD
Wireless LAN Wireless 802.11b/g
Primary Battery 9 Cell Battery
Resource DVD Resource DVD contains Diagnostics and Drivers for Vista systems
Hardware Support Services 1 Year Basic Warranty

For special computing requirements that go beyond the standard configurations listed above, you must complete the special computing requirements process.