Purchasing Standards (Hardware Vendors)
The University of Kentucky contracts with certain vendors for technology hardware purchases. These vendors provide discounted prices, tax free status, and free shipping. They are:
We are required to use the contracted vendors unless they don't provide the items needed.
We have created a variety of quotes that should meet most computer needs in the college. Exceptions to this list can be made for specific research needs.
To request a custom quote, please fill out this form: https://forms.as.uky.edu/it-quote-request
Note: Components on these quotes are updated frequently, and as a result, we occasionally will need to re-quote a system at the time of purchase. This may result in an increase or decrease in price.
Standard Desktop Computers (PC & Mac)
Dell Pro Micro Plus $1,272.62
Intel Ultra 7 265 processor, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 512 GB SSD, small footprint | Recommended for general office or lab computing
Notes:
This computer has three DisplayPorts for out of box support for three monitors. In order to run older monitors with this computer, you may need to purchase a separate adapter. Please let CaTS know if you need advice on what to purchase.
5 Year Hardware Warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis
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Mac mini $628
Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB RAM
256 GB SSD, does not include mouse and keyboard
4 year AppleCare+ Protection Plan
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Recommended Lab Computer (PC)
Dell Pro Max Slim Desktop $2,072.20
Intel Ultra 7 265K processor, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, NVIDIA RTX A400 GPU, 1 TB SSD | Recommended for users with higher computational needs
Notes:.
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Recommended PC Laptops
Dell Pro 14 Plus $1,283.34
Intel Ultra 5 236V (8-core, 4.7 GHz) processor, 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB SSD, 14" FHD+ Display
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Dell Pro 16 Plus $1,304.60
Intel Ultra 5 236V (8-core, 4.7 GHz) processor, 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB SSD, 16" FHD+ Display
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Dell Pro 14 Premium $2,201.84
Intel Ultra 7 268V (8-core, 5.0 GHz) processor, 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM, 512 GB SSD, 14" FHD+ Display
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Recommended Mac Laptops
13" MacBook Air $1,158
15" MacBook Air $1,648
14" MacBook Pro $2,188
Apple M4 Pro chip with 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24 GB RAM
512 GB Flash Storage
Has HDMI Port
4 year AppleCare+ Protection Plan
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16" MacBook Pro $3,648
Apple M4 Max chip with 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 36 GB RAM | Recommended for users with higher computational needs
1 TB Flash Storage
4 year AppleCare+ Protection Plan
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Monitors / Accessories
Dell Pro 24 Plus Monitor $144.99
Dell Thunderbolt 4 Dock - SD25TB4 $289.99
