Hardware Recommendations - UTSA Downtown Makerspace

Downtown Hardware Recommendations

Markers Space Location: Monterey Bldg., MNT 1.103B.10

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - APPLE HARDWARE

For those who currently own or are considering purchasing Apple Hardware, the following should be noted:

- Some required software may be Windows-Only ormay perform better on Windows.

- Revit does not run natively on macOS

- Some Apple user may need to use campus labs, remote access, or virtualization software for certain coursework.

-Virtualization software may have performance, graphics, licensing, or compatibility limitations.

-Students purchasing a new computer should strongly consider a Windows laptop.

DELL PARTNERSHIP

We have partnered with Dell Computer to offer preconfigured technology recommendations for Architecture and Construction Science students and faculty at a discount cost.

Dell UTSA CEID Purchase Program

Laptop & Desktop Recomendations for New Purchases

Hardware Component	Minimum	Recommended (Basic)	Recommended (Advanced)
Processor	Recent Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen 5/7	Intel i7/i9 six core or AMD	Intel i7/i9/Xeon six+ core or AMD equivalent
Memory	32 GB	32 GB with expansion capability	64 GB or more
Storage	512 GB	1 TB SSD	1TB GB SSD or larger
Video Card (1)	Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB video memory	NVIDIA RTX graphics card with 8 GB video memory	NVIDIA RTX graphics card with 12 GB or more video memory
Screen Size (2)	14 inch	15-16 inch
Networking (Wireless)	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7
Networking (Wired)	Ethernet adapter recommended	Gigabit Ethernet adapter recommended	Gigabit Ethernet adapter recommended
Peripheral Connectivity	USB 3.0 / USB-C	USB 3.0 / USB-C / Thunderbolt or USB4	USB 3.0 / USB-C / Thunderbolt or USB4
Warranty	3 year	4 year + accidental damage recommended	4-5 year + accidental damage

UTSA Downtown Makerspace
MNT Building, Room 1.103B.10
301 S. Frio St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-458-3025
Fax: N/A

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Downtown Hardware Recommendations

Laptop & Desktop Recomendations for New Purchases