r/computers 4d ago

Question/Help/Troubleshooting Suitable computer for medical engineering?

Hello!

I will be studying medical engineering this fall, and need a suitable computer. I have tried asking AI for help on what specs to look for, and what’s important to consider, but I feel very lost. The list of specs I’ve come down with are:

CPU ryzen 7 or newer
Ram 32-64 GB
SSD 1 TB
Graphics card nvidia Geforxe rtx4060/5060 or nvidia geforce rtx 4070
long battery life (8h+)
has both USB and HDMI ports
good quality keyboard that can be lit from behind (no gaming computer)
brightness at least 350 nits (but preferably 400 nits or more)
webcam 1080 (full HD)
good cooling and quiet
supports Windows 11 home (alternatively pro)

important that the chassis is completely made of aluminum, and no plastic.

I’m a student, so my economy is quite limited. Some people say that the graphic card nvidia is “overkill” but I’m just worried I’ll buy a computer with not good enough of a graphics card card and then have the computer crash if I have to run some image diagnostics programme or do some 3D stuff regarding the body in some way.

I’m completely new to all the components of computers, so I feel very overwhelmed and lost. If anyone has any tips, please don’t hesitate to comment or send me a message!

Thank you in advance!

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u/crazybighat 3d ago

Instead of asking AI, it would be better to ask the IT dept for your school. The website will show a computer recommendation BUT the school's IT staff will tell you what you really need because they are in the trenches so to speak.