ASCTech Standard Computers

Overview

Any computer equipment should be vetted through ASCTech before purchase, please include unit ASCTech approval on the requisition.

All Dell products are purchased through Buckeye Buy. All Apple products must be purchased through TechHub. Please note that not all items in the TechHub Departmental Pricing Guide are supported by ASCTech. Prices are subject to change. If you have questions, please contact ASCTech, we will be happy to help find what best fits your needs.

NOTE: The BSC uses these prices to determine if it is a standard or not. If your price does not match send an email to the Service Area Approver before submitting the eRequest, then attach that email to the eRequest. Anything different than the standards requires approval, see Related Articles, Computer Purchasing Guidelines.

NOTE: When purchasing computing equipment using university funds (including research/grant funding), please consult with your local ASC Tech service desk. This will ensure equipment is configured and inventoried according to University and Department policies, prior to usage.

We'll try to keep these prices updated, but the Buckeye Buy prices can change at any time.

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Accessories

Please reach out to ASCTech for assistance with any accessories needed for the new computer, such as monitors, USB-C port replicators, cameras, docking stations, etc.

Printers

ASCTech does not have standard printers.

  • ASCTech encourages Follow Me Printing to the unit Xerox machines. https://uniprint.osu.edu/follow-me-printing
  • ASCTech encourages reaching out to your unit’s ASCTech contact if you want guidance as to what is compatible.
    • In Workday hardware approvers only do a basic check that the printer has Ethernet and doesn't have major red flags like requiring a web account (HP e series).
    • Thus we assume the non-ASCTech requestor has done research or contacted ASCTech.
    • Your ASCTech unit lead can provide more information and recommendations.
  • Networking:
    • Printers must have a wired network port.
    • Fallback for networking issues will be direct USB hookup.
    • iPads can only print to Follow Me Print printers.
  • ASCTech does not do maintenance on printers:

Pricing of Standard Computers

Dell

Config Name CPU RAM Storage Chassis Price
Dell Desktop 1: OptiPlex 7000 i5 3.0GHz, 6 Core (12th gen) 16GB 512GB SFF $923
Dell Desktop 2: Precision 3260 (can add Quadro RTX 3000 6GB, +$681.63) i5 3.0GHz, 6 Core (12th gen) 16GB 512GB Compact $1029
Dell Laptop 1: Latitude 5530 i5 4.4GHz, 12 Core (12th gen - P series) 16GB 512GB 15.6" $1240
Dell Laptop 2: Latitude 7430 i5 4.4GHz, 12 Core (12th gen - P series) 16GB 512GB 14.0" $1323
Dell Laptop 3: Latitude 5340 2-in-1 (add pen if desired) i5 4.7GHz, 10 Core (13th gen - U series) 16GB 512GB 13.0" 2-in-1 $1349
Dell Laptop 4: Latitude 9430 i5 4.4GHz, 10 Core (12th gen - U series) 16GB 512GB 14" $1735

The 5530 and 9430 may be out of stock. New Dell models are coming at the end of March, but the differences are slight.

Note: The XPS line is not a standard as this is more of a consumer line. There are Latitudes with similar specs, such as the 9430. OptiPlex, Latitude, and Precision Workstation are the OSU product lines.

Monitors Description Price
Dell P2222H 22" 1920x1080 $159
Dell P2422H 24" 1920x1080 $182
Dell UltraSharp U2722D 27" 2560x1440, USB-C $324
Dell UltraSharp U2722DE 27" 2560x1440, USB-C, Dock, PD up to 90W $367
Dell Monitor P2722HE (lower res option) 27" 1920x1080, USB-C, Dock, PD up to 65W $244
Dell C1422H 14" 1920x1080, USB-C, Portable for laptops $238
Accessories Description Price
Dell Docking Station, WD22TB4, Windows or Mac up to two monitors on dual monitor capable Macs $197
Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter, DA305 small usb-c port replicator (Net, USB-A, HDMI, DP, no VGA) $80
Dell Premium Active Pen PN7522W $65

CDW-G (in the OSU ASC Store on the CDW-G Workday homepage)

Monitors Description CDW# Price
ViewSonic VX2485-MHU 24" 1920x1080, USB-C 5908084 $211.19
Dell P2422HE 24" 1920x1080, USB-C 6562448 $349.52
ViewSonic VG2756-2K 27" 2560x1440, USB-C 6232949 $364.79
ViewSonic VG2756-4K 27" 3840x2160, USB-C 6235837 $470.39
Dell P2720DC 27" 2560x1440, USB-C 5850885 $469.22
Dell UltraSharp U2722DE 27" 2560x1440, USB-C, Dock, PD up to 90W 6494632 $550.61
Accessories Description CDW# Price
Dell Docking Station, WD22TB4, Windows or Mac   6443373 $197
StatTech USB-C Multiport Adapter DKT30CHVAUSP small usb-c port replicator 6653837 $90.49
StatTech USB-C Multiport Adapter DKT30CHVAUSP small usb-c port replicator with SD card reader 6012549 $114.30
Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920S Camera for Zoom/Teams 5479466 $55.99

Apple

Use the attached quotes or TechHub Departmental Price Guide and add appropriate extended warranty to bring price to total.

Mac Notes:

  • Mac Minis that will be multi-user/unencrypted require lock down kits. Contact ASCTech for information.
  • M1 laptops support one external monitor and up to 16GB RAM.
  • M2 laptops support one external monitor and up to 16GB RAM.
  • M1 Pro laptops support two external monitors and up to 32GB RAM.
  • M1 Max laptops support four external monitors and up to 64GB RAM.
Config CPU RAM Storage Ports Price + 3yr AppleCare+ Price + 4yr TechHub Prot. Plan
13" M1 MacBook Air M1, 8/7 Core 16GB
(8GB option - talk to us)
512GB
(256GB option - talk to us)
2 USB-C $1,259 + $149 = $1,408 $1,259 + $299.99 = $1,558.99
13" M2 MacBook Air M2, 8/8 Core 16GB
(8GB option - talk to us)
512GB
(256GB option - talk to us)
2 USB-C + MagSafe $1,479 + $159 = $1,638 $1,479 + $299.99= $1,778.99
13" M2 MacBook Pro
The Air is a better value than 13" Pros.
M2, 8/10 Core 16GB 512GB 2 USB-C $1,579 + $169 = $1,748 $1,579 + $299.99 = $1,878.99
14" MacBook Pro
(use Tech Hub departmental price guide)
M2 Pro, 10/16 Core 16GB 512GB 3 USB-C, HDMI $1,849 + $209 = $2,058 $1,849 + $299.99 = $2,148.99
16" MacBook Pro
(use Tech Hub departmental price guide)
M2 Pro, 12/19 Core 16GB 512GB 3 USB-C, HDMI $2,299 + $289 = $2,588 $2,299 + $399.99 = $2,698.99
M2 Mac Mini (may need lock down kit) M2, 8/10 Core 16GB 512GB 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, HDMI $879 + $79 = $958 Tech Hub plan is not recommended due to cost.
24" iMac
Mini + monitor is generally a better value.
M1 M1, 8/8 Core 16GB 512GB 4 USB-C
(add Ethernet)
$1,779 + 119 = $1,898 Tech Hub plan is not recommended due to cost.
iPad - Any model under $1100 (add AppleCare+ or TechHub Plan)       N/A <$1,100 <$1,100

Apple Notes:

Macs do not have expandable memory, thus we recommend 16GB in Apple products. These are special order at TechHub and quotes are attached to this article.

Warranties

ASC Computer Replacement Program Computers

Note, standard computers from the ASC Computer Replacement Program have a minimal warranty, as we stock spares. If a replacement computer has a hardware issue we will take an equivalent machine from spares, which may be new or a repaired machine. This will become your machine so you do not have to restore files a second time.

Dell Warranty

All Dells include a base 4 year on site warranty. New for late 2020: Standard laptops include accidental damage protection by default, but check with ASCTech - though it is included by default some people opt out of accidental damage or have us obtain custom quotes without. ASCTech does not recommend accidental damage on desktop machines.

Dell ExpressCharge batteries have a one year warranty.

Dell also has a ProSupport warranty, however for desktops and laptops the extra cost is rarely worth it. (See attached chart.)

Apple Warranty Options

  • Apple computers should be purchased with AppleCare+ or the TechHub Protection Plan. Both include accidental damage protection, but there are differences in the cost and coverage. (See chart.)
  • AppleCare+ cost is based on the Apple model, TechHub Protection Plan is based on purchase price.
  • ASCTech does not have a preference; feel free to discuss with your ASCTech team what is best suited for your needs.
  • *NR (Not Recommended) The price differential on desktop computers makes AppleCare+ the better deal as desktops are less subject to accidental damage. (TechHub Protection Plan can be added to desktops as a non-standard purchase.)
  • 4 year AppleCare+ plans are available on request.
  • New for Autumn 2021: Mac laptops have no incident fees, desktops still have incident fees for accidental damage.
  AppleCare+ TechHub Protection Plan
Hardware Issue No fee No fee
Accidental Damage (screen, case) Laptops: No fee
Desktops: $99 fee per incident, 2 incidents per 12 months
No incident fee, up to device value
(shared lifetime limit of initial device cost)
Water/Other Damage Laptops: No fee
Desktops: $299 fee per incident, 2 incidents per 12 months
No incident fee, up to device value
(shared lifetime limit of initial device cost)
Theft Not included 4 year coverage
Registration If on PR registered with purchase End user must register in 30 days
Coverage 3 or 4 years 4 years
More info https://www.apple.com/support/products/mac.html https://techhub.osu.edu/protection-plans
MacBook Air M2 $159 3 year $239 4 year $299.99 (up to $2000 MacBook cost)
MacBook Pro 13" $169 3 year $249 4 year $299.99 (up to $2000 MacBook cost)
MacBook Pro 14" $209 3 year $319 4 year $299.99 (up to $2000 MacBook cost)
MacBook Pro 16" $289 3 year $449 4 year $399.99 (over $2000 MacBook cost)
iMac $119 3 year $169 4 year $299.99 or $399.99 depending on iMac cost
Mini $79 3 year $129 4 year $299.99 (up to $2000 Mac Mini cost)
iPad

iPad/Air/Mini --- $59 (2yr), $79 (3yr), $109 (4yr)
iPad Pro --- $99 (2yr), $149 (3yr), $199 (4yr)
iPad Pro (12.9") -- $129 (2yr), $179 (3yr), $229 (4yr)

These have a max 2 incidents per year, and a $49 incident fee.

$99.99 (2yr, up to $1000 iPad cost)

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Article ID: 24274
Created
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