We have evaluated many major brands of desktop computers on the market and have standardized on the DELL OPTIPLEX and the COMPAQ EVO for the Windows PC environment. These unit is rated highly by all of the leading computer magazines. Both Dell and Compaq provide a 3-year “bumper-to-bumper” warranty with a “next business day” parts replacement policy. We also stock major spare parts. Besides offering a powerful machine, Compaq is aggressively marketing its EVO line, so we can obtain very good prices.  We strongly believe that this is the package to go with.

To get pricing or configuration information for a Compaq, please email helpdesk@biology.rutgers.edu with your requirements, as the specs have been changing rapidly.

To get pricing or configuration information for a Dell, point a browser to - http://www.dell.com/us/en/hied/products/ series_optix_desktops.htm

Here the machines can be customized to individual needs.

Our minimum recommendations for a new PC are:

Compaq EVO Mini-tower
Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz Processor
512MB DDR-RAM
4OGig 7200 RPM hard drive
32MB AGP Video Card
17 Inch CRT Monitor / 15" Flat Panel Monitor
250MB Zip Drive
10/100 Network Card

Dell Optiplex Mini-tower
Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz Processor
512MB DDR-RAM
4OGig 7200 RPM hard drive
32MB AGP Video Card
17 Inch monitor
250MB Zip Drive
10/100 Network Card

Once you have chosen a particular configuration from Dell, please send us an e-mail and we will get you a quote with an additional percentage off the online price. Once you have received the quote from us, it is then your responsibility to have the business office prepare and mail out the purchase order.