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2021 Computer Recommendations for VAMA StudentsThese are general recommendations based on our instructor’s and professional experience. If you arenot sure what to buy or want to wait, don’t worry! We have state of the art computers, tablets, and othercomputer accessories you will need to complete your degree or certificate (PCs and MACs) on campusthat are available to you to use.PC vs. MACoGenerally: photography, videography, audio, & graphic design tend to be Apple, but PC will work.oGenerally: game development, animation, & 3D design software tend to lean towards PC, but Applewill work.For entry level users, PC or MAC will work in most cases, but be aware that there are some industrystandard software that operate only on one platformooExample: Logic Pro is only on Apple, Solidworks is only on PCo3D render engine tools are generally supported on PCs a bit better.Desktop vs. LaptopoLaptops are portableoDesktops are more powerful at a better valuePC desktops have components and modules that are upgradable, MAC is limited in whatcan be customizedoSoftwareoStudents receive Adobe license as RRCC VAMA studentsoMicrosoft 365 free for all students which includes OneDrive StorageoOn the Hub [rrcc.onthehub.com]oSign in with CCC\S# and your passwordoSee class-description or consult instructor for specific software usedoConsider offsite back-up, for example, Backblaze [www.backburner.com]or Carbonite [www.carbonite.com]
2021 Computer Recommendations for VAMA StudentsOtheroLook for deals - locally and onlineoLocally: Micro Center, Best Buy, and Action PC,Online: Newegg.com, Macsales.com, Amazon.com, bhphotovideo.com, Adorama.com,iBUYPOWER.comooAlways ask for education pricing, such as:oApple, PhotoVideoEDU, B&H Photo Video, journeyEd, Adorama, StudicaoThumb drives are slow! Purchase an external hard disc drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD)oReview Adobe recommended Requirements: h approved Video Cards for your program for GPU software accelerationDimension)Video Cards (Dedicated Graphics Processing Units - GPU)oWhat’s the difference between a CPU (central processing unit) & a GPU (graphics processing unit)?The main difference is performance speed. A GPU has dedicated memory and is optimizedto perform specific tasks much faster than a CPU. Such tasks include:ooPhotoshop image size, blur & liquify effects, brush effects, 3D perspective warpoGPU accelerated Adobe software features, enhanced Zoom & flick panning capabilityoGPU accelerated video encoding & effects rendering in Premiere Pro & After EffectsoRotate 3D drawings (wireframes, CAD) & visualization in Maya, Dimension, AutoCADoRendering VR effects, 3D simulations & environments, cinematic VFXProcessing millions of high-resolution imagesooDeep machine learning, artificial intelligenceoBig data analysis & massive calculationsInternetComcast recently announced the expansion of their Internet Essentials program to include Colorado community college students. Students who are Pell Grant eligible can now access affordableinternet at home for 9.95 per month.ooLearn more about Internet Essentials [www.internetessentials.com/apply]
2021 Computer Recommendations for VAMA StudentsPhotography Majors - Desktop PreferredAppleMinimum Recommendations Higher End RecommendationsCPUIntel Core i5 6-core or betterNoneRAM16GB Memory32GB memoryStorage 500GB (7200 RPM SATA) 512 GB SSDDisplay4k (laptop 1920x1200)5kGPU4GB VRAM8GB VRAM (with Video Cert)Network AdaptorWifiRJ-045 portWebcamStandardNoneTabletNoneWacom Intuos Pro SExternal DriveWD 1TB My Passport USB1TB SSD Samsung T5Connected EquipmentSurge ProtectorBattery BackupOperating SystemmacOS CatalinamacOS Big SurWindowsMinimum Recommendations Higher End RecommendationsCPUIntel Core i7 9th gen. 4-core orAMD Ryzen 7 8-coreNoneRAM16GB Memory32GB memoryStorage500GB or 1 TB NVMe M.2 &4GB HDD 512 GB SSDDisplay4K5kGPU4GB DDR6 VRAM8GB VRAM (with Video Cert)Network AdaptorRJ-045 portRJ-045 portWebcamAny with microphoneNoneTabletNoneWacom Intuos Pro SExternal Drive2TB SSD Samsung T51TB SSD Samsung T5Connected EquipmentSurge ProtectorBattery BackupOperating SystemWindows 10 Home EditionWindows 10 Pro Edition
2021 Computer Recommendations for VAMA StudentsVideography Majors - Desktop PreferredAppleMinimum Recommendations Higher End RecommendationsCPUIntel Core i7 9th gen. 4-coreIntel Core i9 8-coreRAM32GB Memory64GB memoryStorage 500GB (7200 RPM SATA) 512 GB SSDDisplay4k (laptop 1920x1200)5kGPU4GB DDR5 RAMRadeon Pro Vega 56 8GB HBM2RAMNetwork AdaptorRJ-045 portRJ-045 portWebcamStandardTabletNoneNoneExternal Drive2TB SSD Samsung T5Drobo 5D3 or other DASConnected EquipmentSurge ProtectorBattery BackupOperating SystemmacOS CatalinamacOS Big SurWindowsMinimum Recommendations Higher End RecommendationsCPUIntel Core i7 9th gen. 4-core orAMD Ryzen 7 8-coreIntel Core i9 8-core or AMDRyzen 9 12-Core or betterRAM16GB Memory32GB MemoryStorage500GB or 1 TB NVMe M.2 &4GB HDD1 TB NVMe M.2 PCI Express 4SSD & 2TB SSDDisplay4K4K Dual-DisplaysGPU4GB DDR6 VRAM8 GB DDR6 VRAMNetwork AdaptorRJ-045 portRJ-045 portWebcamAny with microphoneLogitech C922 HD ProTabletNoneNoneExternal Drive2TB SSD Samsung T5Drobo 5D3 or other DASConnected EquipmentSurge ProtectorBattery BackupOperating SystemWindows 10 Home EditionWindows 10 Pro Edition
2021 Computer Recommendations for VAMA StudentsGraphic Design Majors - Desktop PreferredAppleMinimum Recommendations Higher End RecommendationsCPUIntel Core i7 8th Gen 4-coreIntel Core i7 10th Gen 4 or 6-coreRAM16GB DDR4 RAM32GB DDR4 RAMStorage 500GB SSD 1TB SSDDisplay4K Retina5kGPU4GB DDR5 RAMRadeon Pro Vega 56 8GB HBM2RAMNetwork AdaptorWifiRJ-045 portWebcamLogitech C270 720p webcamLogitech C922x 1080p webcamTabletNoneWacom Intuos Drawing tabletExternal Drive1TB SSD Samsung T52TB SSD Samsung T5Connected EquipmentSurge ProtectorBattery BackupOperating SystemmacOS CatalinamacOS Big SurWindowsMinimum Recommendations Higher End RecommendationsCPUIntel Core i7 8th Gen 4-coreIntel Core i7 10th Gen 4 or 6-coreRAM16GB DDR4 RAM32GB DDR4 RAMStorage500GB SSD1TB SSDDisplayHD 1080p4KGPUnVidia GeForce GTX 1650(1GB)nVidia GeForce RTX 2060, orQuadro RTX 3000 (4GB)Network AdaptorWifiRJ-045 portWebcamLogitech C720 720p webcamLogitech C922x 1080p webcamTabletNoneWacom Intuos Drawing tabletExternal Drive1TB SSD Samsung T52TB SSD Samsung T5Connected EquipmentSurge ProtectorBattery BackupOperating SystemWindows 10 Home EditionWindows 10 Pro Edition
Other o Look for deals - locally and online o Locally: Micro Center, Best Buy, and Action PC, o Online: Newegg.com, Macsales.com, Amazon.com, bhphotovideo.com, Adorama.com, iBUYPOWER.com o Always ask for education pricing, such as: Appleo, PhotoVideoEDU, B&H Photo Video, journeyEd, Adorama, Studica o Thumb drives are slow! Purchase an external hard disc drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD)
