If your UTSA-issued PC is not compatible with Windows 11, you will need a replacement. Purchasing devices may be handled by a specific person in your department. Contact your supervisor for next steps.
UTS Purchasing Recommendations
Purchasing PCs:
To ensure you're getting the most out of your computing experience, UTS is pleased to provide high-level specifications for university purchases of hardware for faculty, staff, and student use. These recommendations are designed to meet the needs and workloads of most users. If you have special requirements, please contact Tech Café for personalized recommendations.
Please find our recommended devices and specifications here.
Minimum PC device standards:
If opting to purchase a PC outside of the UTS recommended standard configuration, please make sure that your purchase meets the following specifications. Please note that UTS strongly encourages only purchasing business-grade hardware. This will help ensure longevity of your purchase and allow UTS to properly support your device.
Processor: 14th Generation Intel Core i5 / u5 processor or greater with Intel vPro Support
Memory: 16GB DDR4 memory or greater
Hard Drive: 256GB SSD (Solid State Drive) or greater
Warranty: 5-year extended support warranty
Purchasing Macs:
Mac computers are also an excellent choice for faculty, staff, and student use. All new Mac computers meet UTS recommended specifications.
UTS Purchasing Recommendations
Purchasing PCs:
To ensure you're getting the most out of your computing experience, UTS is pleased to provide high-level specifications for university purchases of hardware for faculty, staff, and student use. These recommendations are designed to meet the needs and workloads of most users. If you have special requirements, please contact Tech Café for personalized recommendations.
Please find our recommended devices and specifications here.
Purchasing Macs:
Mac computers are also an excellent choice for faculty, staff, and student use. For Mac purchasing recommendations, visit RowdyExchange.