Computer Upgrades and New Device Purchases

An overview of the recommended upgrades for SSCC managed workstations

workstations
Workstations
workstations
Laptops
macs
Monitors
macs
Apple Computers
rpi
Raspberry Pi


Workstations

Below are some pre-configured options for new Dell Workstations and Laptops available for purchase through the campus purchasing agreement with Dell. For additional options, and to customize the suggestions below, contact the SSCC or visit the

Dell Preconfigured Desktops

Dell Pro Family
Table of desktop options
Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 Tower QCT1250 All-in-One (24in FHD Monitor)
Processor Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245 vPro® (13 TOPS NPU, 14 cores, up to 5.1GHz) Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245 vPro® (13 TOPS NPU, 14 cores, up to 5.1GHz)  Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235 vPro® (13 TOPS NPU, 14 cores, up to 5.0GHz) 
Memory (RAM) 16GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, up to 5600 MT/s 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, up to 6400 MT/s 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, up to 5600 MT/s
Storage 512GB SSD TLC  512GB SSD TLC  512GB SSD
Graphics Intel Integrated Graphics AMD Radeon™ RX 6300, 2 GB GDDR6, full height, 2 DP  Intel Integrated Graphics
Optical Drive No Optical Drive 8x DVD+/-RW No Optical Drive
Additional Hard Drive Support Yes Yes Yes
Price $665 $837 $1158
  • Includes 3 Year Hardware Service with Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis
  • All models include Dell mouse & keyboard.

Dell Preconfigured Laptops

Table of Laptop Options
Dell Pro 13 Plus PB13250 14 Plus PB14250 16 PC16250
Screen Size 13.3", Non-Touch, FHD+, 400 nit, Low Power, 100% sRGB, Anti-Glare, ComfortView+, FHD Cam  14", Non-Touch, FHD+, 300 nit, 45% NTSC, Anti-Glare, FHD+IR Cam  16", Non-Touch, FHD+, 300 nit, 45% NTSC, Anti-Glare, FHD+IR Cam 
Processor
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235U, vPro® (12 TOPS NPU, 12 cores, up to 4.9 GHz) 
Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235U, vPro® (12 TOPS NPU, 12 cores, up to 4.9 GHz)  Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 235U vPro® (12 TOPS NPU, 12 cores, up to 4.9 GHz) 
Memory 16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s   16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s  16 GB: 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s 
Storage 512 GB TLC SSD  512 GB TLC SSD  512 GB TLC SSD 
Extras Fingerprint reader, WiFi 7, USB-C charging, 3-year Warranty Fingerprint reader, WiFi 7, USB-C charging Fingerprint reader, WiFi 7, USB-C charging
Upgrades Touch Screen, 2-in-1 Tablet form factor, CoPilot PC Touch Screen, 2-in-1 Tablet form factor, CoPilot PC Touch Screen, 2-in-1 Tablet form factor, CoPilot PC
Price $1143 $1003 $1042



Monitors


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Dell Monitors

All monitors purchased directly from Dell have a 3 year warranty.
  • 24-inch Monitors
    • Standard - P2425HE $195 - Docking Station ($141 without Dock)
    • UltraSharp - U2424HE $190
      • USB-C Model $235
    • Video Conference Monitor - P2424HEB - $305
  • 27-inch Monitors
    • Standard 4k resolution - P2723QE $320 - Docking Station
    • UltraSharp 4k resolution - Q2723QE $420 - Docking Station
    • Standard QHD resolution - P2725D $255
    • UltraSharp QHD resolution - U2724D $300
      • USB-C Model (U2724DE $514)
    • Video Conference Monitor - P2724DEB - $380
  • UltraWide and Larger
    • 34in UltraWide - P3425WE - $642 - Docking Station
    • 32in 4K - P3225QE - $514 - Docking Station
    • 32in UltraSharp 4K - U3225QE $882 - Docking Station
    • 38in UltraWide UltraSharp - U3824DW $1139
Note: Prices as of 5/8/2025.


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Apple Computers

Apple products and be purchased through the Shop@UW Punchout catalog. More information is available here.

Macbook Air 13 Starting at $1058
                         15 Starting at $1278

Macbook Pro 14 Starting at $1708
                          16 Starting at $2588

iMac 24-inch Starting at $1395 (All Color options)

Mac Mini Starting at $578 (Does not include mouse or keyboard)

Mac Studio Starting at $1918 (Does not include mouse or keyboard)


Raspberry Pi

Please contact the SSCC Help Desk to submit a Raspberry Pi requisition.



Keywords:
desktop, support, pc, upgrades, recommendations, parts, ssd, hard drive, memory,
Doc ID:
95935
Owned by:
Cody G. in Social Science Computing Cooperative
Created:
2019-11-18
Updated:
2025-05-08
Sites:
Social Science Computing Cooperative