Quotes, Price Lists and Purchase Links
Desktops, Workstations, and Laptops
Our preferred vendor for desktops, workstations and laptops is Dell.
Getting Your Quote from Dell
- Go to the
Dell Website for MGH.
You will see some example configurations there but realize these are
samples only. Everyone should customize their own machine to fit
their budget and needs.
It is possible to buy other Dell products you
do not find on this MGH site, but they will have no discount.
- For machines that will run Linux for analysis, you need to get
a Precision Workstation. Navigate to
Systems ⇒ Dell Workstations
to see the complete line of available workstations, but we recommend getting
a T3500, T5500, or T7600.
At least 4GB RAM memory is needed for today's analysis, but consider
that a bare minimum and get more even at the expense of CPU speed.
- The Martinos Center no longer supports external hard drives for backups. Configure your computer to have an even number of hard drives, and back up the
first set to the second. External drives are still the best option for
backing up laptops, but users are on their own for doing that.
- Even if you plan to have us install CentOS linux for you, please configure the quote to include a Windows 64-bit OS.
Dell will not sell a box without an operating system and getting RedHat
Enterprise 4/5 is no cheaper. We will install CentOS5 anyway and having
an official Windows license with the box gives you more options in the
future.
- Please choose nVidia video cards. They are better supported in Linux than ATI and will function better with FreeSurfer.
- Include an optical mouse, resource CD, 3 year minimum of ProSupport,
and install media for the Windows 64-bit OS.
- Remove any trial software options, especially Anti-Virus. Check with the before ordering any software through Dell.
- Please include a 7' or 14' ethernet patch cable to your order. The Help Desk no longer supplies these.
- Add your configuration to the shopping cart and then "Save as E-quote."
- Send the E-quote number to the and we will review it and inform you of the next step to take.
If you wish to obtain a machine from a different vendor or via
different method, that is allowed but the IT group will expect you to
deal with all hardware support issues on the machine. For those
looking for Apple products, we recommend going through
Harvard Technology Services for the best price.
Dell is definitely not very flexible in what kind of machines
they will build for customers. If have a highly customized requirement
for a machine, we have a good, long-term relationship with Boston Tech
Partners (formerly Mainboard Computer) for making custom machines and getting
other special products. Contact the IT group to discuss if you have
such needs.
Software and Other Hardware
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