23/05/2026 9:25 am
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I am so stressed out right now because I start my computer science classes next month and I have literally no clue what I am doing. I went to the store and the guy started talking about processors and cores and I just got so confused and walked out empty handed because everything is so expensive. I dont even know if I need a Mac or a PC or if it even matters for a beginner. My budget is 600 dollars max which I know isnt a lot but I really need something that wont lag out while im trying to learn Python or whatever.
- Under $600
- Needs to last at least 3 years
- Good battery so I dont have to hunt for plugs in class
Sorry if this is a dumb question I just have no idea where to start and I dont want to waste my money...
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23/05/2026 9:25 am
tbh you gotta be careful with those super cheap display models. for coding, you really want 16gb ram if you can swing it, tho 8gb works for basic python. I would suggest something like the Acer Swift Go 14 Ryzen 5 7530U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD. just make sure to avoid anything with a celeron chip or youll definitely regret it in a year... those things are basically e-waste for developers.
