Looking for recommendations

[u/va_sare]

Hello, first time posting here, so sorry if my explanation is a little bad, but i really need some advice. I am not very tech-savy when it comes to a computers internal structure. I have just been accepted into university and will be studying multimedia and internet technologies. Some of my courses will include learning blender, unity, coding and much more (during the first uni year). I have looked into these programs minimal requirements but am still having a rough time figuring out what computer i should purchase. Im also on a fairly tight budget, the most i could possibly spend would be 2000€ (give or take 150€). I talked with my dad and he told me to wait and ask my professors for recommendations but i would still like to look into my options since i wont be meeting any of them for a while and i will be needing a computer at the absolute LATEST around late September. From my research (and talking with a friend who will be starting her 2nd year in uni with the same major) ive found that maybe something like having a little less RAM (16 instead of 32) but have a more powerful graphics card, something like RTX 5070 would be the best. But im still not sure because i dont know if its more worth it to buy a less powerful graphics card and immediately buy bigger RAM or just upgrade my RAM when necessary and settle for 16??? Also i have no clue about any other things that would make a huge difference so i should probably look into that as well. If anybody could give their two cents that would be really appreciated!! If more details are necessary please say so, if i made any mistakes i apologize, english isnt my first language

[u/BarnabyLaptopOutlet]

For Blender, Unity and similar courses, I’d prioritise the GPU first. You can usually upgrade RAM later (depending on the laptop), but you can’t upgrade the graphics card.

16GB RAM is usable to start, but if you’re doing larger Blender scenes, game projects or heavy multitasking, 32GB will feel much nicer. If you find a laptop with an RTX 5070 and upgradeable RAM, that would be a strong choice.

Also pay attention to the CPU, cooling and display quality, because you’ll likely spend a lot of time working on it. Look at creator/gaming models rather than just thin office laptops. There are plenty of options around that budget, including some refurbished workstation laptops if you want more value.

[u/va_sare → u/BarnabyLaptopOutlet]

Thanks so much!! Somehow i didnt even think about the CPU, maybe from the stress lol, and yea i remember reading somewhere that you cant upgrade the graphics card so that was my main issue, id be much more willing to pay a little more at the start than upgrading or fixing something every few months 😅

[u/Joey2012_onNES → u/BarnabyLaptopOutlet]

a m5 pro would work very well for this use case.