Student Recommendations for Purchasing Computer Systems
This information is provided as a service to UCCS students for personal use. The following list of computers is provided to show the IT Help Desk's recommended hardware specifications. Please reference this list when shopping for your next computer. The Help Desk staff can help you understand the various computer components and assist you in finding educational discounts for students.
The IT Help Desk recommends purchasing Dell and Apple computers
Laptops
Intel Core i5 processor
Windows 7 (64 bit)
4 GB of Memory
250 GB Hard Drive or larger
Minimum 6-cell battery
Desktops
Intel Core i5 processor
Windows 7 (64 bit)
4 GB of DDR3 Memory
320 GB Hard Drive or larger
90% efficient power supply
Student Hardware Discounts
Student discounts on computers can be found at these sites:
