Is this laptop good for Computer Science/Engineering (university context)?

[Sufyan_S]

Hi everyone,

I need some professional advice please and try to give me some of your precious time thank you Is this laptop good and sufficient for University in terms of its specs? (for Computer Engineering or Computer Science). The laptop: https/www.amazon.ca/Acer-Gaming-Laptop-i5-7300HQ-Windows/dp/B071JLXGCW/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1531584427&sr=1-4&keywords=gaming+laptop

Thank you.

 

[Sufyan_S]

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Question from Sufyan_S : "Is this laptop good for Computer Science/Engineering (university context)?"

Hi everyone,

I need some professional advice please and try to give me some of your precious time thank you Is this laptop good and sufficient for University in terms of its specs? (for Computer Engineering or Computer Science). The laptop: https/www.amazon.ca/Acer-Gaming-Laptop-i5-7300HQ-Windows/dp/B071JLXGCW/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1531584427&sr=1-4&keywords=gaming+laptop

Thank you.

 

[USAFRet]

One thread only, please.

 

[delaro]

Recommendations are the following.

MINIMUM
Core i5 Processor

RECOMMENDED
Core i7 Processor

MINIMUM
8 GB RAM or higher

MINIMUM
250 GB *Do not purchase a 128 GB HD*

RECOMMENDED
500 GB or higher

MINIMUM
1GB Video Memory or higher

RESOLUTION
1600 x 900 is encouraged (higher resolution, 1920 x 1080, strongly encouraged)

Warranty 4 year parts and labor (on-site strongly recommended)

Insurance Comprehensive breakage, theft, liquid spill, hazard (strongly recommended)

You may want to contact your department and see if they have a special partnership agreement which could net you a big discount one something they prefer. That one will work but it's also bulky, heavy @ nearly 6 lbs and runs pretty warm under load. You have to ask yourself is that something you plan on packing around all the time and can you deal with the slow replacement of Amazon should something go wrong.