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Suggestions for student computer equipment

General performance of the equipment: subject of use according to requirements

 

Username/subject

Office automation

Advanced

high performing

Intensive computing: Econometrics, simulation, finite element, R, Matlab

 

x

x

Marketing, Image Rendering, Video Editing

 

x

x

Manipulation of data advanced, multivariate statistics

 

x

x

Advanced Office

x

x

 

Literature, Law: Writing and Web Surfing

x

   

Don't know

x

   

 

 

Recommended performance at subject of use

INTEL Architecture

Username subject

Office automation

Advanced

high performing

Processor

Intel Core I3

Intel Core I5

Intel Core I7

CPU generation

11th or higher

12th or higher

12th or higher

report Ram

8 Gb

16 Gb

16 Gb

HD

512Gb SSD

SSD 1Tb

SSD 1Tb

card Graph

Integrated

Integrated

Dedicated 4 Gb

Resolution

1366 x 768

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

Webcam

Integrated or USB

Integrated or USB

Integrated or USB

 

AMD Architecture

Username subject

Office automation

Advanced

high performing

Processor

AMD Ryzen 3

AMD Ryzen 5

AMD Ryzen 7 or 9

CPU generation

4th or higher

5th or higher

5th or higher

report Ram

8 Gb

16 Gb

16 Gb

HD

512Gb SSD

SSD 1Tb

SSD 1Tb

card Graph

Integrated

Integrated

Dedicated 4 Gb

Resolution

1366 x 768

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

Webcam

Integrated or USB

Integrated or USB

Integrated or USB

 

In any case, we recommend 8 or 16 GB of report RAM.

The recommended operating system for the university is Windows 10. Other systems may be incompatible with specific software used for teaching.

In case of doubt, a laptop with average performance can be purchased for €600-800 at major computer stores. For example, a laptop with an additional external screen (€120), keyboard, mouse and headset (€25) can provide a very suitable environment for work . It is advisable to take care of postural hygiene with an ergonomic desk chair.

Headphones/microphone (Headset)

An important aspect when choosing a headset is the ergonomics, the noise cancellation availability and the connection to the PC via USB. Minijack is not recommended, due to compatibility problems, adapters, configuration, etc.

Headphones for occasional use can be headphones subject earphone, which are commonly used for smartphones.

Headphones for intensive professional use are usually subject headband headphones by USB. They are inexpensive and isolate significantly from external noise, reducing feedback, echoes, etc.

Webcam

Although many laptops come with their own camera which meets most needs, if the computer is older or desktop, it may require the installation of an external webcam USB (about €50).

Mainly attention should be paid to its resolution, which will be HD or higher, leaving aside other features such as optical zoom, or wide angle, which will only bring us value for very specific uses.

Internet connection

Nowadays it is necessary to have adequate access to the Internet as it is the medium where we will usually find our tools at work. A stable internet connection is recommended, either by ethernet cable, or in the vicinity of a wifi access.

If an internet connection is not available where you are, you can access the internet on an ad hoc basis via your own smartphone, sharing the contracted data connection with other devices.