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The Lenovo & MSI laptop recommendations have been updated for Fall 2023. |
Dell Direct Purchase Program
To visit Dell's student purchase portal and see more details, go to http://dell.com/utsoa.
We are currently suggesting three tiers for incoming students:
- Basic - This is the recommended system for most design students.
- Advanced - (XR Ready) This is the recommended system for students who are interested in using advanced and emerging digital technologies during their studies. Focusing especially on virtual and augmented reality, as well as advanced rendering, real-time visualization and simulation, advanced scripting, and programming, and/or advanced building information modeling.
- Non-design: This is the recommendation for students in programs without intense design components.
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Comparison Charts
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Model | Revised | Price | Weight | Processor | RAM | SSD | Video | Screen | Warranty | Accidental Damage |
| Dell Mobile Precision 5570 (Fall 2022) | 2022-06-17 | $3,399.99 (Dell) | 4.06 lbs. | i7-12800H 14-core, up to 4.8 GHz | 32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A2000 8GB GDDR6 | 15.6" UltraSharp Touch UHD 4k w/ IR Camera | 3 years ProSupport Plus | 3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 (21FV002CUS) (Fall 2023) | 2023-08-09 | $3,518.00 (Lenovo) | 3.92 lbs. | i7-13800H 14-core, up to 5.2 GHz | 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A3500 12GB GDDR6 | 16" 4k OLED Touch w/ IR Camera | 3 years (Premier Onsite Support) | 1 year (factory) |
| MSI Prestige 16Studio A13VF-039US 16" QHD Ultra Thin (PRE1613039) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $2,099.99 (MSI) | 4.19 lbs. | i7-13700H 14-core, up to 5 GHz | 32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz | 2 TB M.2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 | 16" QHD w/ 1080p IR Camera | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) |
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| Dell Mobile Precision 7670 (Fall 2022) | 2022-06-20 | $3,999.99 (Dell) | 5.9 lbs. | i9-12950HX 16-core 2.3 GHz | 32 GB DDR5 4800 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A3000 12GB GDDR6 | 16" UHD 4k OLED Touch w/ IR Camera | 3 years ProSupport Plus | 3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002AUS) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $4,188.20 (Lenovo) | 6.5 lbs. | i9-13980HX 24-core, up to 5.6 GHz | 64 GB DDR5 4000 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX 54000 12GB GDDR6 | 16" 4k w/ 1080p IR Camera | 3 years (Premier Onsite Support) | 1 year (factory) |
| Titan GT77HX 13VH-046US 17.3" UHD Gaming (TITANGT7713046) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $4,299.99 (MSI) | 7.28 lbs. | i9-13980HX 24-core, up to 5.6 GHz | 64 GB DDR5 3600 MHz | 2 TB M.2 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 | 17.3" UHD 4k w/ IR Camera | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) |
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Model | Revised | Price | Weight | Processor | RAM | SSD | Video | Screen | Warranty | Accidental Damage |
| Dell Mobile Precision 5570 (Fall 2022) | 2022-06-17 | $2,599.99 (Dell) | 4.06 lbs. | i7-12800H 14-core 2.4GHz | 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz | 512 GB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A1000 4GB GDDR6 | 15.6" FHD w/ IR Camera | 3 years ProSupport Plus | 3 years (price included in ProSupport Plus warranty) |
| Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 2 (21HK0021US) (Fall 2023) | 2023-07-27 | $1,70.20 (Lenovo) | 3.76 lbs. | i7-1360P 12-core, up to 5 GHz | 16 GB DDR5X 4800 MHz | 512 GB M.2 | NVIDIA RTX A500 4GB GDDR6 | 16" FHD w/ 1080p IR Camera | 3 years (Premier Onsite Support) | 1 year (factory) |
| Prestige 15 A12SC-042 15.6" FHD Ultra Thin (PRE1512042) (Fall 2023) | 2023-08-09 | $1,549.99 (MSI) | 5.52 lbs. | i7-1280P 14-core, up to 4.8 GHz | 32 GB DDR4 4267 MHz | 1 TB M.2 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 4GB GDDR6 | 15.6" HD w/ IR Camera | 3 years (factory) | 1 year (factory) |
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NON-DESIGN STUDENTS
A variety of laptop and desktop computers including Apple, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, Asus, MSI, Toshiba, Samsung, Sony, and HP computers can be purchased at a student discount through the Campus Computer Store. The different models available can be compared to the hardware recommendations page.
DESIGN STUDENTS
Dell Direct Purchase Program
There is a link at the end of this section that will take you to the UTSOA-DELL purchasing site. Before you navigate away from this page, we strongly recommend that you review the recommendations and systems-types below and make your decision about which type of laptop you would like to have before going to the Dell page.
Five Year Basic Option -- These workstation class laptops offer the stability and performance to reliably get your work done for the length of your degree program. Unfortunately, this class of system does not offer a small-lightweight option. We believe that these basic systems will meet the core design needs of the vast majority of our students for the duration of their degree programs. The student should select based on their desired screen size vs. the amount of weight that they want to carry. All of these systems have Intel i7 2.8 GHz quad core processors, 16 GB RAM, 2 empty RAM slots to accommodate a future upgrade to 24 GB or 32 GB, 750 GB 7200 RPM hard drives, and Autodesk certified entry-level 3D 2GB video cards. Included in the price is a 5 year warranty against defect and accidental damage. In concert with a renter’s insurance policy to insure against theft, this can guarantee a working machine for the duration of your degree program.
- BASIC 15” - Dell Mobile Precision M4700 -- 15.6” screen, ~7 lbs., ~$2,200
- BASIC 17’ - Dell Mobile Precision M6700 -- 17.3” screen, ~9 lbs., ~$2,500
Five Year Power User Option -- These workstation class laptops offer superior performance for handling large and complex design files and applications for demanding users. Unfortunately, this class of system does not offer a small-lightweight option. The student should select based on their desired screen size vs. the amount of weight that they want to carry. All of these systems have Intel i7 2.8 GHz quad core processors, 32 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD boot drives, 750 GB 7200 RPM data drives, and Autodesk certified mid-level 3D 2GB video cards. Included in the price is a 5 year warranty against defect and accidental damage. In concert with a renter’s insurance policy to insure against theft, this can guarantee a working machine for the duration of your degree program.
- POWER 15” - Mobile Precision M4700 -- 15.6” screen, ~7 lbs., ~$3,100
- POWER 17” - Mobile Precision M6700 -- 17.3” screen, ~9 lbs. , ~$3,500
*Link to the UTSOA-Dell Student Laptop Purchase Site: http://dell.com/UTexas
To get to the computer deals, click on the "Recommended Computers for UT School of Architecture Students" link on the left side of the page.
Other options available through the Campus Computer Store.
Although the school uses primarily Dell hardware, we do not endorse Dell exclusively and have identified some appropriate laptops from other manufacturers that are available through the Campus Computer Store.
The Lenovo ThinkPad W530 series is Autodesk certified. It is a 15.6” laptop weighing a little over 6lbs. Various models are available and you can compare them to the hardware recommendations page.
The HP EliteBook 8470W (14” screen, ~5 lbs.), 8570W (15.6” screen, ~7 lbs.), & 8770W (17.3” screen, ~8 lbs.) series is Autodesk certified. Various models are available and you can compare them to the hardware recommendations page.
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