DESIGN STUDENTSWe are currently suggesting 2 tiers for incoming design students:
Dell Direct Purchase Program The School of Architecture Technology staff is recommending:
To visit Dell's student purchase portal and see more details, go to: http://dell.com/utsoa Lenovo
MSI MSI discounted systems can be purchase through the Campus Computer Store (Hi-Ed).
Recommended Accessories (least expensive): 24 Inch Monitor - Amazon Choice
| NON-DESIGN STUDENTSDell Direct Purchase Program The School of Architecture Technology staff is recommending:
To visit Dell's student purchase portal and see more details, go to: http://dell.com/utsoa Lenovo
MSI Purchase Program
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Pricing Comparison Charts (some prices subject to change, last updated 8/13/18)
Design-Basic Models | Price | Weight | Recommended Package | Processor | RAM | SSD | Video | Screen | Warranty | Accidental Damage | External Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Lock |
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| Dell Mobile Precision 5540 | $2,127.31 (Dell) | 3.9 lbs. | i7-9750H 6-core 2.6GHz +$162.87 upgrade Xeon 6-core 2.8 GHz +$260.39 upgrade i9-9980HK 8-core 2.4GHz | 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz +$303.85 upgrade to 32 GB DDR4 | 512 GB M.2 +$84.86 add 1TB HDD | NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 +$114.02 upgrade T2000 | 15.6" FHD +$205.31 upgrade to OLED UHD 4k non-touch screen +$235.31 upgrade to UHD 4k Touchscreen | 3 years ProSupport Plus +$136.80 for 4 years +$316.31 for 5 years | 3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) | Included in the recommended package:
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| Lenovo ThinkPad P53 (20QN0049US) | $2,401.97 (CDW-G) | 5.5 lbs. | i7-9750H 6-core 2.6GHz | 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro T2000 4GB GDDR5 | 15.6" HD | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) | +$143 for least expensive options on Amazon +$239.72 Lenovo ThinkVision P24q Monitor (CDW-G) +$32.67 Lenovo Essential Wired Keyboard and Mouse (CDW-G) | |
| MSI WE63 8SJ-234 | $1,799.95 (campus computer) $1849.00 (amazon) | 5.05 lbs. | i7 6-core 2.2GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro P2000 | 15.6" HD | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) | +$143 for least expensive options on Amazon |
Design-Advanced Models | Price | Weight | Price Comparable Package | Processor | RAM | SSD | Video | Screen | Warranty | Accidental Damage | External Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, Lock |
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| Dell Mobile Precision 7540 | $3,355.00 (Dell) | 5.6 lbs. | i9-9980HK 8-core 2.4 GHz + upgrade Xeon E2286M 6-core 2.4GHz | 32 GB DDR4 +$234.00 upgrade to 64 GB | 512 GB M.2 | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 6GB GDDR6 | 15.6" UltraSharp FHD | 3 years | 3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) | Included in default package:
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| Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9000LUS) | $2,658.23 (CDW-G) ($2915.10 with recommended RAM upgrade) | 5.4 lbs. | i7 6-core 2.6GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 6GB GDDR6 | 15.6" HD +$472.57 upgrade to 4k Touchscreen (20M90024US) (CDW-G) | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) | +$143 for least expensive options on Amazon +$239.72 Lenovo ThinkVision P24q Monitor (CDW-G) +$32.67 Lenovo Essential Wired Keyboard and Mouse (CDW-G) | |
| MSI WS63 8SK-017 | $2749.95 (campus computer) | 4.2 lbs. | i7 6-core 2.2GHz | 32 GB | 512 GB (Boot) + 2TB Data Drive | NVIDIA Quadro P3200 | 15.6" HD | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) | +$143 for least expensive options on Amazon |
Non-Design Models | Price | Weight | Processor | RAM | SSD | Video | Screen | Warranty | Accidental Damage |
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| Dell Mobile Precision 5540 | $2,002.27 (Dell) | 3.9 lbs. | i7 6-core 2.6GHz | 16 GB | 256 GB | NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 | 15.6" HD | 3 years | 3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P52 (20M9000GUS) | $2,214.72 (CDW-G) | 5.4 lbs. | i7 6-core 2.6GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 | 15.6" HD | 3 year (factory) | 1 year (factory) |
| MSI WE63 8SI-238 | $1,549.00 (amazon) | 5.05 lbs. | i7 6-core 2.2GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro P1000 | 15.6" HD | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) |
