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Posted by: dougtheslug ® 06/15/2006, 11:23:39 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
Hello I will be attending Uvic in the fall for engeneering and am looking at buying a computer that will last me a few years in the department. I will likely either go into civil or electrical engeneering are there any suggestions for what might work well (right now I'm looking at a toshiba M400 1.83GHz centurion duo core processor, 2 gigs, sxga screen,)
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Posted by: Kelly_Bramble ® 06/15/2006, 21:59:49 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
That machine sounds adequate. Keep in mind, your going to need to purchase software as well. I would consider the MS office proffesional package. Since you are a student, you may need to purchase a CAD or spice program. I know that Autodesk, Solid Works, and Pro-e has a student version. You might take a look at the minimum hardware requirements of these or any other required packages. Don't forget you might want to play video games as well. I know this may sound funny, but computer games are cheap entertainment while at school. Keep you out of other trouble.. |
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Posted by: swearingen ® 06/15/2006, 14:07:29 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
RAM is good; I see you've got that covered. Other important stats for engineering computers: - Separate video card with its own RAM, the more the merrier. This is true for both laptops & desktops. If it says "shared" memory, don't get it.
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Posted by: randykimball ® 06/15/2006, 18:49:24 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
I've purchased a XXX refurbished with great results, from one of the bulk stores on line.
They seem to also refurbish the batteries, something that excapes me as to how they can do so at a bargin price, but they do with excellent results. The worst suggestion of your lifetime may be the catalyst to the grandest idea of the century, never let suggestions go unsaid nor fail to listen to them. |
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