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Whether you are looking to buy a new computer or service an existing one, UTS can help. Our experienced staff can offer you computer repairs and upgrades at discounted rates as well as warranty services for major brands. In addition, purchasing discounts for new equipment are available through select partners.
Buying a New Computer or Printer
Servicing an Existing Computer or Printer
Buying a New Computer
Need to buy a new computer or printer for school? UTS can help. Purchasing discounts are available to all students. In addition, we can recommend hardware requirements that you should consider when purchasing your new computer.
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Recommended Computer Hardware Requirements
Table 1: Proposed Hardware Requirements for Existing Systems
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Desktop PC |
Laptop |
Macintosh |
Megahertz (MHz) |
2.0 GHz |
1.6 GHz |
1.25 GHz |
Memory (RAM) |
1 GB |
1 GB |
1 GB |
CD-ROM |
48x CDRW/DVD Combo |
24x CDRW/DVD Combo |
CD-RW/Combo |
Processor |
Pentium |
Pentium |
G 4 |
Video Card |
32 MB |
32 MB |
32 MB |
Sound Card |
Optional |
Optional |
Built-in Sound |
Network Card |
10/100 |
10/100 |
10/100 |
Hard Drive |
40 GB |
30 GB |
40 GB |
Note: 10-20 GB of free hard drive space is required |
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Table 2: Proposed Hardware Requirements for the Purchase of Desktop
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Basic |
Mid-Range |
High Performance |
Processor |
Core 2 Duo |
Core 2 Duo |
Quad Core |
Megahertz (GHz) |
2.2 |
3.0 |
2.66 |
Memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
4 GB |
8 GB |
CD-ROM |
DVD-RW |
DVD-RW |
DVD-RW |
Video Card (MB) |
256 MB |
256 MB |
256-512 MB |
Sound Card |
Onboard |
Onboard |
Onboard |
Network Card |
10/100/1000 |
10/100/1000 |
10/100/1000 |
Hard Drive |
80 GB |
160 GB |
250 GB |
Note: 20-30 GB of free hard drive space is recommended |
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Table 3: Proposed Hardware Requirements for the Purchase of Laptop
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Basic |
Mid-Range |
High Performance |
Processor |
Core 2 Duo |
Core 2 Duo |
Core 2 Duo |
Megahertz (GHz) |
2.2 |
2.4 |
2.4 |
Memory (RAM) |
2 GB |
4 GB |
8 GB |
CD-ROM |
DVD-RW |
DVD-RW |
DVD-RW |
Video Card (MB) |
Integrated |
128 MB |
256 MB |
Sound Card |
Onboard |
Onboard |
Onboard |
Network Card |
10/100/1000 |
10/100/1000 |
10/100/1000 |
Hard Drive |
80 GB |
120 GB |
160 GB |
Battery |
6 Cell |
9 Cell |
9 Cell |
Note: 20-30 GB of free hard drive space is recommended |
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Servicing an Existing Computer or Printer
Need to repair or upgrade your computer or printer? UTS can help. Our staff performs services on all brands, makes, and models of computers, printers and laptops as well as most of today's top selling software.
Is your computer or printer covered by a warranty? Bring it to us. We offer manufacturer warranty services on the following brands:
- Dell
- Apple (excludes iPhones and iPods)
- HP (Printers and Business machines only)
Locations & Hours of Operation
GL 177 (University Park Campus)
AC1-295 (Biscayne Bay Campus)
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pricing
Service |
Price for Personally Owned Equipment |
Price for University Owned Equipment |
Diagnostic |
$35 (Free for PCs under warranty) |
$35 (Free for PCs under warranty) |
Rate Per Hour |
$35 (Free for PCs under warranty) |
$35 (Free for PCs under warranty) |
Minimum Labor Charge |
$35 |
$35 |
Computer / Printer Parts |
Varies According to Parts Needed (Free for PCs under warranty) |
Varies According to Parts Needed (Free for PCs under warranty) |
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