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
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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
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Pricing Comparison Charts (some prices subject to change, last updated 6/19/20)
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 +$252.36 Lenovo ThinkVision P24q Monitor (CDW-G) +$35.90 Lenovo Essential Wired Keyboard and Mouse (CDW-G) | |
MSI WF65 10TI 444 (WF65444) | $1,414.99 (CDW-G) | 4.1lbs. | i7-10750H 6-core 2.6 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 | 15.6" FHD | 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 P53 (20QN002JUS) | $3,852.34 (CDW-G) | 5.4 lbs. | i9-9880H 8-core 2.3GHz | 32 GB DDR4 | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 8GB GDDR6 | 15.6" HD | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) | +$143 for least expensive options on Amazon +$252.36 Lenovo ThinkVision P24q Monitor (CDW-G) +$35.90 Lenovo Essential Wired Keyboard and Mouse (CDW-G) | |
MSI WS66 10TK 081 (WS66081) | $3,032.99 (CDW-G) | 4.6 lbs. | i9-10980HK 8-core 2.4 GHz | 64 GB DDR4 | 1 TB | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 6GB GDDR6 | 15.6" FHD | 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. | i7-9750H 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 P53 (20QN002FUS) | $1,854.34 (CDW-G) | 5.4 lbs. | i5-9400H 4-core 2.5GHz | 16 GB | 256 GB | NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB GDDR5 | 15.6" HD | 3 year (factory) | 1 year (factory) |
MSI WF65 10TH 1201 (WF651201) | $1,262.99 (CDW-G) | 4.1 lbs. | i7-10750H 6-core 2.2GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB | NVIDIA Quadro P620 | 15.6" HD | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) |