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 3/2/26

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 $1036 $920
Intel Core i5 16 GB RAM - 1TB Drive 16 GB RAM - 500GB Drive

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 $1455 $1350
Intel Core i7 32 GB RAM - 1TB Drive 32 GB RAM - 500GB Drive

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: See spec pg below $175 $225
Better: See spec pg below $449 $485
Best: See spec pg below $690* $855*
Very Best: See spec pg NA Request price*
Upg case & power N/A $100

* Different Case and/or larger Power Supply required for Video Card

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

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