Computer Support Services

Windows Desktop Computer Packages


Faculty / Staff Purchases

Please submit your Online Requisition through CWU Purchasing. Prices are updated monthly.

Please visit our Software page to obtain more information about what programs come pre-installed on new computers.

For variations of the recommended Windows system and to verify prices, submit a New Hardware Purchase Inquiry ticket.

For other desktop computing equipment and accessories such as printers, monitors, keyboards and storage media go to e-Purchase.

Pricing effective 5/1/24

Standard User System


CWU contracts with US Micro and CTL to provide desktop computers as specified by CSS. Pricing is updated monthly. See the PC Desktop Specification page (link on menu) for the detailed breakdown of components.

Item Description CTL US Micro
Standard User System $732 $750
Upgrade to 32 GB RAM $50 $60

Power User System


CWU contracts with US Micro and CTL to provide desktop computers as specified by CSS. Pricing is updated monthly. See PC Desktop Specification page (link on menu) for detailed breakdown of components.

Item Description CTL US Micro
Power User System $1045 $950
Upgrade to 32 GB RAM $50 $60
Upgrade to 64 GB RAM $148 $180

Upgrades/Additions


Available for both standard and power user systems as noted.

Item Description CTL US Micro
500Gb NVMe SSD-Std only $15 TBD
Add 1Tb drive - Pwr only $49 $70
Add CD/DVDRW - Pwr only $20 $25
Add Blu-ray - Pwr only $70 $65
Add 2nd DP to DVI cable $11 $10
Add Logitech MK120 kb/m $15 $25

Video Card Options


CWU contracts with US Micro and CTL to provide video card options. Most systems do not require upgraded video cards for normal programs, but they're available to purchase for high-graphic usage applications. Video card pricing includes the cost of a Power Supply upgrade if required.

Item Description CTL US Micro
Power User Systems only CTL US MICRO
Good - Quadro T400 4 GB $205 $215
Better - Quadro T1000 4GB $390 $385
Best - Quadro T1000 8GB $475 $450
Best - RTX A2000 12 GB NA $675

More detailed breakdown of hardware found at the PC Specifications page.

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