Which is the minimum and best desktop system configuration for students? How much storage will be enough? Will it support CAD, C, and other major software?
The minimum configurations for desktops for students are Intel Core i5-6 gen series processor, Microsoft Windows 7 64 bit Operating system, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB or 1 TB internal hard drive, 15 inches LED monitor, webcam and external drive for backups. This configuration supports all major educational software; also you can add a 1GB Nvidia graphics card for major graphical interface software like MAYA or Adobe After Effects.
If you are planning to buy a new computer and you want to have the best configuration as a student, the best hardware would depend on the kind of software you will be using. If you will be using AutoCAD, first, check the system requirements of the version you want to install or use.
From there, you can find a suitable laptop or desktop computer that is nearer the software’s specifications. One example is AutoCAD 2007. Autodesk AutoCAD 2007 supports Windows XP (Professional, Home, or Tablet PC edition) and Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4. It requires Intel Pentium 4 or faster processor, 512 MB RAM, 750 MB free space, and 1024 x 768 minimum screen resolution.
The latest version at the moment is AutoCAD 2020. It supports Windows 7 Service Pack 1 with KB4019990 update, Windows 8.1 with KB2919355 update, and Windows 10 version 1803 all 64-bit. It requires 2.5 GHz or faster multi-core processor, 8 GB RAM, 1920 x 1080 minimum screen resolution, Microsoft DirectX 11-compatible video card with 1 GB video RAM, 6 GB free space, and Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 or higher.
